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Open **Terminal** (press `Cmd + Space`, type \"Terminal\")\n2. Run this command:\n   ```bash\n   sudo spctl --master-disable\n   ```\n3. Enter your **admin password** when prompted\n4. You'll see: `\"Globally disabling the assessment system needs to be confirmed in System Settings\"`\n\n### Step 2: Confirm in System Settings\n\n1. Open **System Settings** → **Privacy \u0026 Security**\n2. **Navigate away** from Privacy \u0026 Security (click \"Lock Screen\" or any other section)\n3. **Navigate back** to **Privacy \u0026 Security**\n4. Scroll down to the **\"Security\"** section\n5. Find **\"Allow applications downloaded from:\"**\n6. Select **\"Anywhere\"** (this option only appears after Step 1)\n7. A dialog will appear asking \"Allow From Anywhere?\"\n8. Click **\"Allow From Anywhere\"** button\n9. 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