# Check Update Error message **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [January 31, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/check-update-error-message/24935 "2019-01-31T04:57:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sirole](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/sirole/32/13824_2.png) [@sirole](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sirole)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/check-update-error-message/24935/1 "2019-01-31T04:57:34Z")
I’ve downloaded the new version, Rapidweaver8.1 and dragged it to the Application folder, but I get an update error when I try to check for updates that says I’m running it from a read-only volume like a disk image or optical drive. I’ve deleted it from my mac, reloaded it, moved it back to the application folder, and rebooted, but still get this error message. Any clues? ---
**Author:** ![NeilUK](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/neiluk/32/23434_2.png) [@NeilUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/NeilUK)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/check-update-error-message/24935/2 "2019-01-31T05:43:21Z")
There are a couple of people who have had a similar issue. Maybe these previous threads will help? > [@Help and advice please - Software updates](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/help-and-advice-please-software-updates/13716): > > I reported a problem with RW 7.3.1 a few weeks back, which was confirmed as a bug. An update has been issued, I know, but I’ve been away from home and not yet able to upgrade to whatever the latest version currently is. When I tried to do that today, I was met with a problem I simply cannot solve. The “Rapidweaver 7” icon now sits in the dock on my iMac with a question-mark on it. It won’t open when clicked. The pop-up menu offers the master file for my site and the backup, but neither of these… > [@Unable to update](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/unable-to-update/17459): > > This issue has been a thorn in my side for some time. I have Rapidweaver 7 installed on my iMac and MacBook. The application resides in the Application folder and nowhere else. I have been in contact on several occasions with Realmac Support however, despite some suggestions the issue has not been fixed. I have just downloaded and installed Version 7.5.4 to the Application folder in the hope that the problem might have been resolved but sadly not. I have appended below the evidence sent to the s… ---
**Author:** ![tomp2](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tomp2/32/744_2.png) [@tomp2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tomp2)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/check-update-error-message/24935/3 "2019-01-31T11:55:05Z")
Sorry, I recall the issue, but I can’t remember how I solved it. Probably by reinstalling the update a couple of times and crossing my fingers. No longer an issue for me. Tom Websites: [www.tomphillipsphotos.co.uk](http://www.tomphillipsphotos.co.uk) and [www.thegreatdolomiteroad.co.uk](http://www.thegreatdolomiteroad.co.uk) Twitter: @tomsprints ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/check-update-error-message/24935/4 "2019-03-02T21:55:09Z")
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