Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

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tomjlowe
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Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

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On Nisus Writer 3.2.1, I cannot get the Powerfind Browser to show anything. The window is blank. All the controls are grayed out. I attempted to download another copy of the software but when I tried to install the package I got a dialog box that reads: "NisusWriterPro-v321.pkg can't be installed because its digital signature is invalid."

The software runs beautifully otherwise.

I am running Mac OS 10.11.6 on an early 2008 Mac Pro 3,1.

A screen shot is attached.

Any help appreciated.
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martin
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Re: Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

Post by martin »

This is a problem with the PowerFind browser on older system versions like Mac OS X 10.11. I'm sorry, but we won't be able to work around the issue, which is ultimately caused by Apple's developer's tools. At this point 10.11 is a very old system (in Apple terms).

Your options are:

1. Upgrade your Mac to a newer system version. I realize that's not always convenient or possible.
2. Download an older version of Nisus Writer Pro from our version archives. I don't know exactly when the problem was introduced, so I can't say which versions you should try first.
3. Accept the non-functional PowerFind browser and continue using the latest version of Nisus Writer.

I'm sorry for the trouble! I hope that helps. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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ScottinPollock
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Re: Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

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Martin,

Do you know if this issue exists on 10.12 and 10.13 as well?
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Elbrecht
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Re: Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

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For me it seems to just work fine –

High Sierra 10.13.6 on Early 11 Macbook Pro…

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Re: Powerfind Browser doesn't work.

Post by Vanceone »

I have an early 15 MacBook Pro running Sierra and the latest Nisus; Powerfind works there. Sierra is 10.12, so I think whatever Apple did happened around then.
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