I upgraded to Mac OS Catalina and some of my programs using 32 bit technology are useless

bjsalonen wrote:

Thank you so very much LeRoy Douglas! This is very reassuring to me! It nice to know there is an option to revert to the previous version. I do have a time machine, but no longer back up to an external disk. I don't understand the time machine well enough to know if the backups are on the time machine itself or need an external source. The only way I would dare do this is to drive 2 hours to the nearest apple store for help to do this with the Apple Genius's . I printed out the instructions. Could I just take my time machine with me to do this? Would this create other problems in the future? I'm a believer in keeping everything updated with the latest technology and privacy upgrades. I really appreciate your input, I just don't have enough confidence in myself to do it properly.

you can always visit the Apple store for assistance.

Falling back to a previous macOS is a standard procedure if the new macOS does not suit ones needs as expected.

Make an appointment —

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

I get it. I'm only 72 years old! We're friends again. And don't we look good for such "experienced" gentlemen!?

I feel the pain. I have had any number of software packages I relied on for years go away because the developer decided not to keep up with Apple advances. I used the Microsoft Mac mail client Entourage from 2000 until I had to buy a new iMac a year ago. It can no longer install on newer Macs because MS turned off the activation server needed to set up the program. It's not just Macs; I've talked to plenty of Windows users in the same boat we share.

Have you checked for Print Shop updates? It is in the Mac App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-print-shop/id934914736?mt=12

That doesn't say if that version is 32- or 64-bit but, if you open that App store listing and scroll down, there is a "compatibility" section that, if it is 64-bit, should say "Runs on this Mac" when you view it from Catalina. The comments say it is not a remake of the older version--new distributor apparently. Could be a dealbreaker. Anyway, see if their site has a trial version.

You can also look for other apps with a similar function there.

See what it says ad post back. I need to make some calls now but I'll try to check in later this evening. I'm on US Pacific Daylight time. Maybe my septuagenarian brain will have more ideas after my nap and a glass of good beer!

bjsalonen wrote:

I upgraded to Mac OS Catalina on my late 2013 MacBook Pro. Should never have done it! Some of my programs using 32 bit technology are useless.

What is the issue? Fall back to your previous macOS in your case:

Revert your Mac to a previous macOS version - Apple Support

3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.

Boot clone https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10081

How to use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

Use DiskUtility Restore feature https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/restore-a-disk-dskutl14062/mac

If you are not happy send your feedback through official channels: Apple Feedback http://www.apple.com/feedback

Apple is not here. We are end users like you and cannot affect anything at Cupertino.

However, if you give some details about the programs that stopped working, we may be able to offer some technical assistance.

A bit of history: All Mac Computer have been 64-bit since late 2006. On-screen warnings about 32-bit programs needed updating or replacement have been in place since Mac OS 10.13 "High Sierra" that released two years ago.

As Macs have been 64-bit so long, it is the duty of software developers to make sure their products are compatible if they plan to play in the Mac market. Many have, but many others have ignored Apple's long-standing and very public support of 64-bit computing And you are mad at Apple? Research, then get mad.

⚠️ I researched that App Store listing for The Print Shop a little more and it appears it may not be 64-bit compliant. Don't buy it yet. I also confirmed the original publisher, Broderbund, no longer lists a Mac version.

I'm another septuagenarian in your boat! (77). I've been using Print Shop for year— I have many projects done and saved in their format. I also am an Apple person (I can hardly be a "fanboy" as a grandmother) and just upgraded to Catalina. Only to find my program—and all my saved projects inaccessible. Grr. I feel abandoned. I don't suppose we are their target market, though, so I doubt (actually, I'm ****** sure) they aren't going to listen to us.

I meant I've been using it "for years"!

I would like to use Print Shop 3 for Mac, but it is deemed incompatible with Catalina...what can I do?

how can I update Printshop

Please read the other responses posted two months ago.