Remove 32-bit apps from iMac MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6?
Should I remove all 32-bit apps from my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) running MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
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Should I remove all 32-bit apps from my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) running MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
There is no need to remove 32-bit apps from a Mac running High Sierra or Mojave. The apps will run properly in those macOS versions.
However, 32-bit apps will NOT run in Catalina, Big Sur or Monterey. In those macOS versions it is not required that the apps be removed or deleted, they just won't work.
There is no need to remove 32-bit apps from a Mac running High Sierra or Mojave. The apps will run properly in those macOS versions.
However, 32-bit apps will NOT run in Catalina, Big Sur or Monterey. In those macOS versions it is not required that the apps be removed or deleted, they just won't work.
Okay. Thank you. I only asked because today a "CleanMyMac" report told me that 32-bit apps would not run on on my Mac anymore then listed them. All but one were apps that came with Pages and Numbers. I don't use these but think I will check to see if they still work before deleting. Thanks again.
Friendly advice re: CleanMyMac... remove it from your system. Uninstall it per the developer's instructions and don't look back.
Apps that purport to clean up, speed up, tune up or otherwise enhance the performance of the Mac are generally less than useful and often do more damage than they claim to prevent. CMM is considered by many in the Communities to be a major offender. The Mac does not benefit from apps of this kind, and any claims their developers make are generally only designed to separate you from your money.
CMM is wholly unnecessary.
Only the ones you don't use.
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Thank you for your reply. "CleanMyMac" suggested that I remove the 32-bit apps in order to save space. I need to see if they still work or not before doing so. I appreciate your help.
Remove 32-bit apps from iMac MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6?