The phrase "not admin wrong version or custom error" is a common combination of troubleshooting symptoms encountered when updating or reinstalling macOS Ventura. These errors often stem from mismatched administrative permissions, outdated system firmware, or corrupted installer files. Summary of Common Causes

and changed the layout of System Settings. When an installer or app reports you aren't an admin—even though you are—it’s usually because the TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control)

often a symptom of corrupted system permissions, a stalled update, or a conflict with the Security & Privacy

Reset SMC (for Intel Macs with heat issues):

• Shut down, plug into power.
• Press Shift + Control + Option + Power button for 10 seconds.
• Release, then start normally.

codesign -dv --verbose=4 /path/to/App.app

It sounds simple, but many users encounter the "Not Admin" error because they are trying to run the app directly from the .dmg (disk image) or the Downloads folder.

Update Rosetta 2: If you're on Apple Silicon, many apps fail because the translation layer is buggy. Open Terminal and run:/usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license

1. System Settings → Users & Groups → Add User.
2. Choose Administrator.
3. Log out of your main account, log into the new one.
4. Try launching the problematic app. If it works, migrate your data over.