The Pro Tools 10 installer will halt on High Sierra with an error stating "This software requires Mac OS X 10.7 or higher." To bypass this, you need to trick the installer into thinking it's on a supported system.

Inside the package folder, you will find a file named Distribution . This is an XML file that contains, among other things, the operating system compatibility checks.

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: This process modifies system-level files ( SystemVersion.plist ). A mistake can prevent your Mac from booting.

You must disable SIP to allow the installer to modify system files. Restart your Mac and hold to enter Recovery Mode. Open Terminal from the Utilities menu. Type csrutil disable and press Enter. Restart your Mac normally. 2. Enable "Allow apps from anywhere" Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy .

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