In some cases, when installing Kontakt-based Engines using Output Hub, you may be prompted the following message:
What causes this error
This error occurs when attempting to install a product to a file path with heightened system permissions.
Avoiding this error
For the best experience with our Engines we recommend choosing a different folder such as your Documents or Downloads folders.
Examples of protected file paths
Windows:
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C:\
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C:\Program Files
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C:\Program Files\Vstplugins
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C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
macOS:
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Macintosh HD
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Macintosh HD/System/Applications
Changing folder permissions
If for some reason you still wish to install to a protected file path, the following articles detail how to change folder permissions for your operating system:
Please note Output does not recommend changing your folder permissions, and is not responsible for computer issues or data-loss incurred as a result of changing folder permissions.