Error Creating "Directory/Applications/Time Doctor" (Mac)
TL;DR:
Resolve the “Error creating Directory/Applications/Time Doctor” on Mac by manually creating the cache folder and adjusting folder permissions.
Troubleshooting Installation Error on macOS
Encountering the “Error creating Directory/Applications/Time Doctor” during installation indicates a permissions issue with the support folder path.
Solution Steps
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Manually Create the Support Folder
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Navigate to
~/Library/Application Support. -
Create a new folder named TimeDoctor in this location.
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Adjust Folder Permissions
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Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
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Right-click on the Applications folder and select Get Info.
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In the Sharing & Permissions section, set access to Read & Write for everyone.
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This should allow the Time Doctor installer to complete without error. The cache folder path should be: ~/Library/Application Support/TimeDoctor
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.