If the error mentions “wrong version,” the app is version-locked to an earlier macOS build.
Before we fix anything, let's translate this into human terms. not admin wrong version or custom error mac ventura hot
| Phrase | Translation | Likely Cause | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Not admin" | macOS says your account lacks permission to change a file, install an app, or modify system settings. | Your user is a Standard user, or System Integrity Protection (SIP) is blocking you. | | "Wrong version" | An application or installer expects a different build of macOS (e.g., 13.2 vs 13.5) or a different chip architecture (Intel vs Apple Silicon). | The software is outdated, or you're running a beta version of Ventura. | | "Custom error" | A non-standard Apple error code, often generated by third-party developer tools (like Homebrew, Xcode, or Adobe) or complex scripts. | Corrupt preference files, missing dependencies, or permission conflicts. | | "Hot" | Excessive heat, fan noise (on Intel Macs), or thermal throttling (performance drops). | A process is stuck in a loop due to the errors above, pegging the CPU at 100%. | If the error mentions “wrong version,” the app
The link? A runaway or blocked process. When your Mac can't resolve an admin or version conflict, it often retries the operation endlessly, consuming CPU cycles and generating heat. These are not normal errors
macOS Ventura introduced stricter security layers, including:
These are not normal errors. They indicate a permissions, compatibility, or integrity problem.