MacOS: Resolving Adobe AIR Error

MacOS: Resolving Adobe AIR Error

First, Install Adobe Air from here (AdobeAir.dmg)

If you have upgraded to the latest MacOS (Catalina or Big Sur), you may have received this this error after installing Adobe AIR or after opening DentalPlus:




But don't worry - we've figured out a way to get around this. It's not the simplest process, but it does work.

Step 1 of 3: Open Finder: Go to Frameworks

a.     Open Finder.

b.    From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder

c.     Type or copy/paste this: /Library/Frameworks

d.    Click Go



Step 2 of 3: Open Frameworks in Terminal

a.     Right-click on the Frameworks folder

b.    click on "New Terminal at Folder"  




This will open a new Terminal window. It should look something like this:


Step 3 of 3: Remove Quarantine Bits

a.    Type or copy and paste:  sudo xattr -d com.apple.quarantine "Adobe AIR.framework"  and press “RETURN”

b.    Enter your Mac login Password when prompted and press “RETURN”.


That's It!

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