The below instructions apply for NVivo 14 for Mac. If you receive the message above when trying to install NVivo 14 for Mac, please follow the instructions below (as provided by the producer of NVivo, Lumivero):
This is the procedure to open the installer file:
1. Open Finder and browse to the download location for the install file.
2. Hold Control key and left click on the install file, then select Open from the menu that shows.
If the problem continues, please click on the Apple icon in the top left of the desktop and then open System Preferences. Then open Security and Privacy.
Make sure you are on the General tab and click the locked padlock in the bottom left hand corner. You will need to enter your user name and password to unlock.
You should see that there is a message saying NVivo was blocked from use, and you can click on Open Anyway. You will need to click on Open on the popup to confirm.