Mac OS upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura

I want to upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura. Are there any issues I need to be aware of?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Sep 17, 2023 04:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2023 05:03 PM

IamlostinCYBERSPACE Said:

"Mac OS upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura: I want to upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura. Are there any issues I need to be aware of?"

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Things to Be Aware of when Upgrading:


A. 32-bit Apps won't Work Past Big Sur:

Note that 32-bit Apps will not work on Catalina and after. So, older apps may not run. The workaround for that is to contact the developer, requesting a 64-bit installer for it.


B. First, Back up your Mac:

Create a Time Machine backup of your Mac, so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the upgrade.

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Sep 17, 2023 05:03 PM in response to IamlostinCYBERSPACE

IamlostinCYBERSPACE Said:

"Mac OS upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura: I want to upgrade from Big Sur to Ventura. Are there any issues I need to be aware of?"

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Things to Be Aware of when Upgrading:


A. 32-bit Apps won't Work Past Big Sur:

Note that 32-bit Apps will not work on Catalina and after. So, older apps may not run. The workaround for that is to contact the developer, requesting a 64-bit installer for it.


B. First, Back up your Mac:

Create a Time Machine backup of your Mac, so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the upgrade.

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