Applications are 'damaged or incomplete'

I have accidentally deleted my applications through FileZilla. All my applications, including CS3 as well as iWorks are still in the dock, but with a crossed out circle instead of their individual icon. I went to the mac store and I upgraded to Snow Leopard, so at least now my computer will boot, as before it didn't. any idea how I can get my applications back and up and working? Of course, I don't have the actual software CDs.
Thanks

Is it really possible to delete applications for good that easy though?
If you run as an admin user, yes you can delete many apps without any "Are you sure?" type warnings. Some operations require you to confirm them by entering an admin name & password, even if you are logged in as admin.
You can also move apps to non-standard locations or rename them, which sometimes makes it seem that they are deleted when they are not. If you can remember the steps you took before you noticed that the apps went missing, it may shed a clue about this.

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Whenever i try to open a video on a memory stick I get the error message my Library may be damaged or incomplete. It works fine on other computers. It also wont play direct from my iTunes folder on my external drive.
Thanks anyone??

Hello Brian,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with opening .mp4 files from the Finder. It sounds like you may need to set iTunes (or an alternate application that plays .mp4 files) as the default application to open .mp4 files on your computer.
Use these steps:
To always open a document with a specific application:
In the Finder, select the document’s icon and choose File > Get Info.
In the Info window, click the disclosure triangle next to “Open with.”
Choose the application you want to use from the pop-up menu.
If you want all documents of this file type to open with the same application, click Change All.
In step 3, be sure to select iTunes (or an alternate application that plays .mp4 files) from the Applications folder on your computer.
Mac OS X 10.6: If a document doesn’t open with the right application
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH6767
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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TS1367 i lost my install disk and all the applications are damaged including my software mac os x

i lost my reinstall disk and all my applications and softwares are either damaged or incomplete i cant find any link to install my startup disk

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or the time machine backup(if you have)
Now boot through the flash drive and follow the steps to install mac os x
here is the link to download the recovery hd for flash drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1433
see this before you download
http://www.apple.com/macosx/recovery/

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I cannot update or install any new software!
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hpr3

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How to reinstall them? I do not know much about apple computers.

Harry909 wrote:
How to reinstall them? I do not know much about apple computers.
Well you do seem to have a lot of Apple related products.
There are three or four ways to get those two programs back.
1: Backup your files and hold c and boot reinstall OS X from the disks that came with the computer.
2: Backup your files and use the install extra applications from the disk
3: Extract the programs from the disk that comes with the computer with a program called Pacifist.
4: Have someone do it for you, and take a look at your machine, your backup situation and prepare you in case the worst happens.

Application damaged or incomplete.

So I was working and suddenly one of the applications hang (rainbow wheel) so I did force quite and when I tried to restart the application I noticed it was erased from its folder. The app folder was totally empty. I quit all applications, run disk repair and restarted the computer. Now I can't open a lot of applications and I receiving the message that the application is damaged or incomplete. The icons are turned to error icons. Im talking about 20 appa are wiped out of my computer. I also received error message -10810 after trying to start one of the wiped out apps.
What happened? What can I do?

This is what happens in a hard disk failure, some disk sectors are wiped, destroying your apps an data.
If it is a fisical hard disk failure, it will continue to loose files till one day the system itself can't load and the computer don' boot.
Save your valuable info, as soon as posible.

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Hello! I would greatly appreciate some help on this matter. I recently purchased CS4 Web Premium and began installing it on my Macbook Pro. After the first disk was finished I inserted the second disk and walked away for 15 minutes. I came back to see the login screen so I assumed the installation was complete and that my computer automatically restarted. However, when I look in my Applications I see that critical items are missing (like Photoshop Extended) and although some icons/folders are there the programs won't open (a pop-up appears saying that the application is "damaged or incomplete". What should I do? Please help me!

Is it really possible to delete applications for good that easy though?
If you run as an admin user, yes you can delete many apps without any "Are you sure?" type warnings. Some operations require you to confirm them by entering an admin name & password, even if you are logged in as admin.
You can also move apps to non-standard locations or rename them, which sometimes makes it seem that they are deleted when they are not. If you can remember the steps you took before you noticed that the apps went missing, it may shed a clue about this.

File is damaged or incomplete

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I have a Mini 10.8.5 with preinstalled apps. I installed iLife '11 for the use of the iDVD program. Now the IPhoto won't open, and I am left with an error that iPhoto application is damaged or incomplete. Please help! I have read posts that suggest re-installing disk that came with the computer, however, there is no installation disk for Mac Mini.

You may have to reinstall iPhoto 9 with the iLife 11 disk as a custom install and update to the latest iPhoto version as follows:
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Applications downloaded are consistently "damaged or incomplete"?

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Thanks for the ideas folks. Unfortunately I did all the tests you recommended and it looks like its on the MBP, not the slow internets fault. I am able to download just fine with the my Mini on the same internet connection. I also noticed that I cannot access any thing off the APP Store as well. I can open the store, however I cannot down load anything. I also noticed while doing the tests between the two Macs, that my MBP behaves differently when I do the ol' put the icon into the Apps folder. The desktop goes blank for a second, and there is no confirmation (or progress bar).
So..... Can I ask if you know where to start researching on how to reinstall the OS w/o loosing years of collecting and hard work? From what I understand, I shouldnt use Time Machine because it may get me right back to the same issues? ( Like a fool, I never used it. My only backup would be with the buggy OS I have now). Also, what do think caused this to act up today? I use my mbp everyday and dont want a repeat because of something I have done, or do regularly.
Thanks Again.

I am unable to open Photo on my MacBook Pro after installing ilife 11 from a disc. The message I get says "you can't open the application iPhoto because it may be damaged or incomplete. What can I do?!

I am unable to open iPhoto on my Macbook Pro (OSX 10.9.3) after installing ilife 11 from a disc. The message I get is "you can't open the application iPhoto because it may be damaged or incomplete. What can I do?! Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Reinstall it.This time delete the receipts first.
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Download it from the App Store to reinstall It's on your Purchases List* there.
For older versions that have been installed from Disk you'll need these additional steps:
2a: On 10.5: Go to HD/Library/Receipts and remove any pkg file there with iPhoto in the name.
2b: On 10.6: Those receipts may be found as follows: In the Finder use the Go menu and select Go To Folder. In the resulting window type
/var/db/receipts/
2c: on 10.7 or later they're at
/private/var/db/receipts
A Finder Window will open at that location and you can remove the iPhoto pkg files.
3. Re-install.
If you purchased an iLife Disk, then iPhoto is on it.
If iPhoto was installed on your Mac when you go it then it’s on the System Restore disks that came with your Mac. Insert the first one and opt to ‘Install Bundled Applications Only.
*Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928
One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?
iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.
Important:
As you're on 10.9.3 you'll need to update iPhoto to v9.5 before opening it. Use Software update.

I attempted to open iPhoto and got this message: you can't open the application because it may be damaged or incomplete. Now the iPhoto icon has a little line through it. Nice.

I attempted to open iPhoto and got this message: you can't open the application because it may be damaged or incomplete. Now the iPhoto icon has a little line through it.
Nice. Shall I say goodbye to my treasured iPhoto library? What happened?
I did just upgrade my iPhone to OS 5. Could that be related somehow?
Help!

1. Back up your iPhoto Library - you should always have a back up anyway.
Most Simple Back Up
Drag the iPhoto Library from your Pictures Folder to another Disk. This will make a copy on that disk.
Slightly more complex:
Use an app that will do incremental back ups. This is a very good way to work. The first time you run the back up the app will make a complete copy of the Library. Thereafter it will update the back up with the changes you have made. That makes subsequent back ups much faster. Many of these apps also have scheduling capabilities: So set it up and it will do the back up automatically. Examples of such apps: Chronosync or DejaVu . But are many others. Search on MacUpdate
2. Reinstall
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2a: On 10.5: Go to HD/Library/Receipts and remove any pkg file there with iPhoto in the name.
2b: On 10.6: Those receipts may be found as follows: In the Finder use the Go menu and select Go To Folder. In the resulting window type
/var/db/receipts/
2c: on 10.7 they're at
/private/var/db/receipts
A Finder Window will open at that location and you can remove the iPhoto pkg files.
3. Re-install.
If you purchased an iLife Disk, then iPhoto is on it.
If iPhoto was installed on your Mac when you go it then it’s on the System Restore disks that came with your Mac. Insert the first one and opt to ‘Install Bundled Applications Only.
If you purchased it on the App Store you can find it in your Purchases List.

I just bought a macbook pro today and when I try to open iPhoto, it tells me "You can't open the application iPhoto because it may be damaged or incomplete."

I just bought a MacBook Pro today and when I try to open iPhoto, it tells me "You can't open the application on iPhoto because it may be damaged or incomplete." Please assist me.

Pat Di Paolo wrote:
Im sorry to say this did not work for me.
Pat
Why did you mark your post as solved?
You will be better off posting in either the Lion or the iPhoto forum areas as this area is for Macbook Pro issues. You are having software issues.

"You can't open the application "iPhoto" because it may be damaged or incomplete"

Hello there,
i am using macbook pro 13inch mid 2010, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2).
After updating to Yosemite 10.10.2 and imovie 10 through ilife11 cd. I cant able to open my iphoto. When i try to open it i get "You can’t open the application “iPhoto” because it may be damaged or incomplete" .
Can any one please help me how to over come form this prob with out loosing my photos and videos ?
I am trying to download iphoto form mac app store again to reinstall, IS IT A GOOD IDEA OR IS THER ANY OTHER BETTER OPTION?
THANKS for your time.

The only option to reinstall iPhoto v9.6 is from the App Store.
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Download it from the App Store to reinstall It's on your Purchases List* there.
*Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928
One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?
iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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