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fwall
4 - Data Explorer
4 - Data Explorer

Hi everyone,

I have a user who downloaded the .dmg from Airtable, but when trying to open nothing happens. the machine meets the system requirements, but the user is unable to even launch t to start the installation. Any ideas?

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merry867
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Hello,
Verify the Downloaded File
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Ensure the .dmg file was downloaded completely and isn't corrupted.
Try downloading the file again from the official Airtable website.
2. Check Gatekeeper Settings
Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General.
If there's a message saying the app was blocked because it wasn't from an identified developer, click Open Anyway.
Ensure Allow apps downloaded from: App Store and identified developers is selected.
3. Inspect Console Logs
Open the Console app from Applications > Utilities.
Look for any errors or logs related to the .dmg file when trying to open it. This can give clues about the issue.
4. Manually Mount the DMG
Open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities).
Drag the .dmg file into Disk Utility's window.
Try mounting it manually by selecting the .dmg in the list and clicking Mount.
5. Ensure System Compatibility
Double-check system requirements against the macOS version. Even if it appears to meet the requirements, slight variations can sometimes cause issues.
Best Regards
merry678

Thank you! user didn't want to try this though and had been in touch with Airtable support who said it might be a problem on their end.

velma41abbott
4 - Data Explorer
4 - Data Explorer

The user is facing an issue where the Airtable .dmg file doesn't open or launch on their Mac, despite meeting the system requirements. This can be frustrating, but here are a few things that could help troubleshoot the issue:

Check Security & Privacy Settings: Sometimes, macOS blocks apps that aren't from identified developers. Have the user go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and check if there's a message about the Airtable app being blocked. If so, there should be an option to Allow the app to open.

Re-download the .dmg: It's possible that the .dmg file became corrupted during the download process. Have the user try deleting the downloaded file and re-downloading it from Airtable’s website. Make sure to use a stable internet connection.

Open the .dmg via Terminal: If the user still can't open the .dmg by double-clicking, they can try este enlace launching it from the Terminal app. Open Terminal and type:

hdiutil attach /path/to/Airtable.dmg Replace /path/to/Airtable.dmg with the actual file path. This will manually mount the disk image and may give more insight into what’s happening. 

Check for OS Updates: Ensure that the user’s macOS is fully up to date. Sometimes, bugs with mounting disk images are resolved with newer macOS versions or patches.

Try in Safe Mode: If there’s still no luck, restarting the Mac in Safe Mode (holding the Shift key while booting) can help resolve issues with third-party apps or system processes that might be interfering with the installation.