Upgrading to Big Sur

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and click on Big Sur. If you get a Mac App Store preview page, change the https at the beginning of its address to macappstore.

Catalina and newer won't run 32-bit software; download and use Go64 to scan for it. To look up other programs, click here.

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warner144 Said:

"Upgrading to Big Sur: I have asked Apple about upgrading from Mojave to Big Sur but to no avail. All I ever get is being directed to Monterey. Don't want this OS at present as some programs won't work on it. Talking with Apple support has not helped. Has anyone found a way to download Big Sur?"

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Determining which Update(s) will Install:

Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support

B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

1. Go to: Apple menu
2. Click: About this Mac
3. View: Second Line-Down

then...

II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:

• macOS Big Sur 11 Hardware Requirements - Apple Support

III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

warner144 Said:

"Upgrading to Big Sur: I have followed your suggestions before and my MacBook Pro (early 2015) qualifies to upgrade to Big Sur. Not even two phone calls to Apple Support have shown where to locate a Big Sur download."

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Getting Big Sur:

Perform the backup***, and then get it here: macOS Big Sur on the App Store - Apple Support

***Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

warner144 Said:

"Thanks for trying to help.: I may be forced to go to Monterey and hope that some of my 32 bit apps may be upgraded to 64 bit someday otherwise they won't work."

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You are welcome.

For Thought...

About Getting these to Work:

A. Reinstall with the Correct Version:

You might want to contact the Developers, requesting the 64-bit installer. You'd uninstall your 32-bit version, and then install your 64-bit version. You may need a new key.

B. Alternative Applications:

Also, try alternative applications. For instance, use Open Office as an alternative to purchasing the correct version.

C. Run this Through a Virtual Machine:

Lastly, consider using a Virtual Machine (Windows-in-a-window). You might find a Windows version of the application (Windows version). All would be accessed and would operate as desired on the VM. Virtual Machine applications include VMWare Fusion and Parallels. Learn more here: What Is a Virtual Machine? - VMware Support.

Important:

D. Where to Get Drivers: You must get the drivers from the manufacturer, and none other. This is because, getting it elsewhere, you may end up installing junk files.