How do I check for 32 bit apps?

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How do I check for 32 bit apps?

Before I try to upgrade to Catalina, I would like to see what apps, plug ins, etc. I have that might be 32 bit. Is there an app that will give me this info? I'm currently using Mojave.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 11:01 PM

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RichBP Author

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Oct 11, 2019 5:50 PM in response to Eau Rouge

Eau Rouge

Thanks so much. That gave me the info that I needed. I'm still using a copy of CS5 PS which works fine in Mojave, but will not work in Catalina as it has a lot of 32 bit plug ins, etc. I'm trying keep Adobe's hands out of my pockets!

Rich

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Eau Rouge

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Oct 10, 2019 11:28 PM in response to RichBP

Try this free app, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

Also click on the Apple top left of your screen, click on About This Mac.

Click on System Report.

In the left column click on the Software then Applications, and from the resulting table (it takes a while to populate)

scroll over to the righthand you should see a column 64bit, any apps that are not 64bit will be

registered as NO.

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unkleE

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Oct 11, 2019 4:37 PM in response to Eau Rouge

That's helpful thanks, but it is a very long list. Is there any way to download that list so I can search it? I tried highlighting so I could copy it to a spreadsheet, but System Preferences does allow copy. Any ideas please?

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How do I check for 32 bit apps?

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