Just as we have already said goodbye to 16-bit applications long ago, ultimately, time marches on and leaves certain technologies behind.

It’s a risky process, however, so back up your Mac first. Downgrade to macOS 10.14 Mojave: As a last resort, if you absolutely rely on your 32-bit apps to get work done and don’t have another Mac, it is possible to reinstall an earlier version of macOS such as Mojave, the last version that supported 32-bit apps.That way, you can use your legacy 32-bit apps long into the future-as long as you have a virtual machine that supports them. Run an Older Version of macOS in a Virtual Machine: Thanks to virtualization software, such as Parallels Lite, it is possible to run an older version of macOS virtually inside the latest version of macOS.At some point, security vulnerabilities will no longer be patched in the older apps or OS, making the machine a ripe target for malware in the future. Use an Older Mac: If you have a spare older Mac that is still running a version of macOS prior to Catalina, you could dedicate that machine to running legacy 32-bit apps and never update macOS, but this comes with certain security risks.A good place to start is the Mac App Store. Find and Alternative Application: If a 32-bit app hasn’t been updated by the developer, you could try to find a newer app that does the same thing.Alternately, you can check for a newer version on the Mac App Store. Look for a 64-bit App Update: If you have a favorite 32-bit app that no longer works, visit the developer’s website to see if a 64-bit version of the app is available.So, if you’re faced with crossed-out apps, here are some strategies to deal with it. Will I Ever Be Able to Use My Crossed-Out Mac Apps Again?īecause Apple wants to push technology forward, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever be able to run 32-bit Mac software natively on new versions of macOS again.

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