Anki install on mac gives an error message

[sjz31]

I previously had an older version of Anki but was prompted today to update it, so I reinstalled and replaced the outdated app. However, Anki now will not open up and instead gives me this error message in a terminal window:

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, restarting my computer, clearing my trash bin, following Chatgpt’s suggestions, etc. but nothing will work. Advice?

[Danika_Dakika]

Are you using a VPN or proxy?

Cannot install latest, "internet connection" error message

I have tried to install the latest release 25.07.5 on a fully updated Windows 11. I run the .exe and it installs and then the launcher runs. I then select option 1. The output is: Checking for updates… Unable to check for Anki versions. Please check your internet connection. Error: Failed to run (-1073741819): C:\Users\Lenovo[username]\Local\Programs\Anki\uv.exe run --no-project --no-config --managed-python --with pip-system-certs --python 3.13.5 C:\Users[username]\AppData\Local\Programs\Ank…

Not able to install using "anki-launcher-25.07.5-windows"

Hi Guys, so I just tried to install Anki on windows 11, installing for the first time and I’m getting below error : Anki Launcher Checking for updates… Unable to check for Anki versions. Please check your internet connection. Error: Failed to run (-1073741819): C:\Users\91971\AppData\Local\Programs\Anki\uv.exe run --no-project --no-config --managed-python --with pip-system-certs --python 3.13.5 C:\Users\91971\AppData\Local\Programs\Anki\versions.py: Press enter to close… That’s it, and th…

[sjz31]

I’ve uninstalled all VPNs and proxy applications and it is still not working.

[Danika_Dakika]

Please see other recent threads and try the other suggested solutions, like –

Mac os failed to update

Did you try to use the download mirror also? Does it also fail with the same error message? (You can activate/deactivate the mirror by pressing 7 in the launcher and then choosing China.)