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OpenVPN throwing error on El Captain

 

Attempting to connect using an OpenVPN Client can result in a rather cryptic error message: “JSONDialog: Error running jsondialog”.

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This is due to System Integrity Protection being enabled in the latest version of OSX as an anti-malware measure. This is also called “rootless” mode.

  • Reboot your Mac
  • Hold down Command-R until you see the Apple logo and a progress bar.
  • When the recovery enviroment has booted, go to Utilities and select Terminal.
  • When Terminal has opened, type csrutil disable;reboot.
  • This will disable SIP and reboot the machine.

Usual warnings about own risk, etc.

 

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