Double-click Install_Pro_Tools_Modified.pkg and follow the on-screen installation prompts. When prompted, enter your administrator password to authorize the installation.
Some online guides suggest changing the macOS system version number in system files to trick the installer. This is extremely dangerous and can render your computer unbootable. The pkgutil method described above modifies only the installer package itself, not your operating system, making it a much safer approach.
With the version spoof active, the legacy software will now install without generating block errors. Mount your . install pro tools 103 10 on high sierra
Perhaps the most practical long-term solution is to upgrade to a version of Pro Tools that is officially compatible with macOS High Sierra. This not only solves the installation headache but also unlocks new features and better performance.
The primary reason the standard installer fails on High Sierra is a simple version-reading error. The installer script sees "10.13" and misreads it as "10.1," which it deems too old. Additionally, while High Sierra still supports 32-bit apps, it is the last macOS version to do so efficiently, and the graphical architecture has changed significantly since PT10’s release. Step 1: Bypass the Version Check Double-click Install_Pro_Tools_Modified
Installing on macOS High Sierra (10.13) is not officially supported by Avid and is generally considered unstable. While Avid officially qualified Pro Tools 10 only up to macOS 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) , some users attempt to force the installation using technical workarounds. Compatibility Realities
The most stable way to run Pro Tools 10 on newer hardware is to create a separate drive partition running a supported older OS, such as Mountain Lion . Recommended Action Pro Tools Operating System Compatibility Chart This is extremely dangerous and can render your
$ cd ~/ $ mkdir Installer $ cd Installer