My Mac won't let me open the VS code download in order for me to install it.

[eddystaff]

I get this error message when trying to open the file:
"
“Visual Studio Code” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.

This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.
"

My Mac is all up to date this end too. Please help.

[chrisbbreuer]

Have you tried opening it as an admin? And you're sure you downloaded it from the official vscode website?

[eddystaff]

yeah dude, all legit. And yeah, I'm the admin.

[chrisbbreuer]

so ctrl + right click -> open does not install it properly?

[gjsjohnmurray]

See #74782

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