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Mac OS Mountain Lion 10.8 on VMWare Fusion

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I have a MacBook Pro 2015 which is capable of running MacOS 12 but I've been stuck back at MacOS 10.14 Mojave just to keep my Adobe Creative Suite 6 running. I'd like to move the applications to a virtual machine running on 10.8 Mountain Lion (first version to support both 32-bit and native 64-bit a...

                                  I have a MacBook Pro 2015 which is capable of running MacOS 12 but I've been stuck back at MacOS 10.14 Mojave just to keep my Adobe Creative Suite 6 running. I'd like to move the applications to a virtual machine running on 10.8 Mountain Lion (first version to support both 32-bit and native 64-bit apps).

I understand that 3D acceleration won't be supported but would the performance be comparable? Is it even possible?

Marlon D. (131 rep)

Dec 10, 2024, 06:41 PM • Last activity: Jan 13, 2025, 08:24 PM

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How to run 32-bit win app using wine

homebrew wine 64-bit 32-bit

I am using [brew][1] installation of WineHQ: ```brew info wine-stable ==> wine-stable: 7.0 https://wiki.winehq.org/MacOS /usr/local/Caskroom/wine-stable/7.0 (125B) From: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/wine-stable.rb ==> Name WineHQ-stable ==> Description Compatibility laye...

I am using brew installation of WineHQ:

info wine-stable
==> wine-stable: 7.0
https://wiki.winehq.org/MacOS 
/usr/local/Caskroom/wine-stable/7.0 (125B)
From: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/wine-stable.rb 
==> Name
WineHQ-stable
==> Description
Compatibility layer to run Windows applications
==> Artifacts
Wine Stable.app (App)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/start/bin/appdb (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/start/bin/winehelp (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/msiexec (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/notepad (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/regedit (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/regsvr32 (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/wine (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/wine64 (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/wineboot (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/winecfg (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/wineconsole (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/winedbg (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/winefile (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/winemine (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/winepath (Binary)
/Applications/Wine Stable.app/Contents/Resources/wine/bin/wineserver (Binary)
==> Caveats
wine-stable supports both 32-bit and 64-bit. It is compatible with an existing
32-bit wine prefix, but it will now default to 64-bit when you create a new
wine prefix. The architecture can be selected using the WINEARCH environment
variable which can be set to either win32 or win64.

I can run IrfanView app like here:

wine64 /Users/msciwoj/Applications/Wineskin/iview460_x64/i_view64.exe 
00c4:fixme:imm:ImeSetActiveContext (0x257ae0, 0): stub
00c4:fixme:imm:ImmReleaseContext (0000000000010020, 0000000000257AE0): stub
0024:fixme:imm:ImeSetActiveContext (0x174690, 1): stub
0024:fixme:imm:ImmReleaseContext (0000000000020050, 0000000000174690): stub

but I can't do same with it's 32-bit counterpart:

wine64 /Users/msciwoj/Applications/Wineskin/iview460/i_view32.exe 
00c4:err:wow:load_32bit_module failed to load dll c0000034

The thing is I am trying to run other software Jpegcrop which is another small (single .exe file) win 32-bit application which doesn't have its 64-bit equivalent and it's failing in identical way as 32-bit IrfanView above:

wine64 /Users/msciwoj/Applications/Wineskin/jpegcrop.exe 
00c4:err:wow:load_32bit_module failed to load dll c0000034

While it seems impossible to get the Jpegcrop 64-bit binary version from the developer and I am now forced to use only 64-bit apps (MacOS 10.15 Catalina) - is there any alternative way to run this app with Wine on my Mac?

msciwoj (101 rep)

Oct 17, 2022, 08:56 AM

2 votes

5 answers

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My mac has 64-bit EFI, but it only boots with 32-bit kernel

startup kernel 64-bit

I followed the guide at http://macperformanceguide.com/SnowLeopard-64bit.html to boot into 64-bit mode. I had no problems with the instructions and on the boot screen it says "PAE enabled, 64bit mode enabled" but when the system boots, both **uname -a** and **System Profiler** tell me that it has bo...

                                  I followed the guide at
http://macperformanceguide.com/SnowLeopard-64bit.html 
to boot into 64-bit mode. I had no problems with the instructions and on the boot screen it says "PAE enabled, 64bit mode enabled" but when the system boots, both **uname -a** and **System Profiler** tell me that it has booted into 32-bit mode.

I really need to boot into the 64-bit kernel, what should I do?

System is MacBook Unibody (Early 2009, 6 GB RAM, 2.4 Intel CPU, 10.6.6)
                                

AbiusX (123 rep)

Mar 16, 2011, 01:25 AM • Last activity: May 9, 2022, 01:00 PM

4 votes

2 answers

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Unsupported hack or workaround to get 64-bit OS X to install on a MacBook Pro having only 32-bit EFI?

macos macbook-pro efi 64-bit

I want to install the 64-bit OS X 10.7 on my MacbookPro 2,1, which has a 64-bit processor, but only 32-bit EFI and Kernel Boot mode. I know that this is not officially supported, but I [assume][1] there is some workaround since the hardware provides everything needed to run a 64-bit OS, except for t...

                                  I want to install the 64-bit OS X 10.7 on my MacbookPro 2,1, which has a 64-bit processor, but only 32-bit EFI and Kernel Boot mode.

I know that this is not officially supported, but I assume  there is some workaround since the hardware provides everything needed to run a 64-bit OS, except for the EFI.

"Select Startup Mode" tells me, that: *"While your Mac is technically able to run a 64-bit kernel, this is not currently enabled by Apple."*

How can I get that to work? Is there an unsupported hack or workaround?

Severin (178 rep)

Sep 24, 2013, 11:00 AM • Last activity: May 6, 2022, 01:02 PM

0 votes

1 answers

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Google Earth Pro not working after upgrade to Catalina

applications macos crash google-maps 64-bit

After I upgraded my macOS to Catalina on my MacBook Pro 2018 (13.3", i5, 16GB RAM, TouchBar), Google Earth Pro will not open anymore. When I launch the app, it opens the window but it will freeze and there's this annoying spinning beach ball. I have to force quit to quit the application. What I've t...

                                  After I upgraded my macOS to Catalina on my MacBook Pro 2018 (13.3", i5, 16GB RAM, TouchBar), Google Earth Pro will not open anymore.

When I launch the app, it opens the window but it will freeze and there's this annoying spinning beach ball. I have to force quit to quit the application. 

What I've tried:
- I installed an older version of Google Earth Pro, but that did not solve the issue. 
- I also cleared out the cache, turned off atmosphere, and my places in the repair window.

Does anyone have the same issue, is there anyway to fix this?   

I can use the online (browser) version, but I'd like to use the application because it has more functionality.

user385338

Aug 24, 2020, 06:58 AM • Last activity: Jan 21, 2022, 03:07 PM

81 votes

14 answers

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How to check whether my Intel-based Mac is 32-bit or 64-bit

macos mac 64-bit

I want to install new software that has these two versions, and I need to know which one to install. How can I tell the 32 or 64 bit capabilities of my Mac?

                                   I want to install new software that has these two versions, and I need to know which one to install.

How can I tell the 32 or 64 bit capabilities of my Mac?

iddober (1392 rep)

Apr 22, 2011, 09:40 PM • Last activity: Sep 17, 2021, 02:45 PM

3 votes

2 answers

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Is there a 64-bit app for working with image sequences to replace Quicktime 7?

video quicktime macos 64-bit

I've been using Quicktime 7's "Movie to Image Sequence" and "Open Image Sequence" export and import options forever. It's useful for creating and working with time-lapses, modifying a single frame or a couple of frames in a video, creating short animated gifs, etc. Unfortunately Quicktime 7 is 32-bi...

                                  I've been using Quicktime 7's "Movie to Image Sequence" and "Open Image Sequence" export and import options forever. It's useful for creating and working with time-lapses, modifying a single frame or a couple of frames in a video, creating short animated gifs, etc.

Unfortunately Quicktime 7 is 32-bit, so once I upgrade to Catalina it will be gone forever. I'd like a recommendation for a 64-bit app with similar features: the ability to export every frame of a movie to a sequence of still images, and construct a new movie at a specified frame rate from a set of still images.

Is there any good replacement for this Quicktime 7 feature? Free is optimal but not necessary.

Robert (1958 rep)

Oct 11, 2019, 08:43 PM • Last activity: May 8, 2021, 11:49 AM

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1 answers

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Activity Monitor and System Profiler won't report 32 bit apps

macos activity-monitor 64-bit system-profiler

I'm trying to check which apps I am going to lose when I upgrade to Big Sur. According to numerous websites I should be able to do this via Activity Monitor or System Profiler. Activity monitor should have column on the CPU tab to show Kind, but it isn't there and the menu to add columns doesn't inc...

                                  I'm trying to check which apps I am going to lose when I upgrade to Big Sur. According to numerous websites I should be able to do this via Activity Monitor or System Profiler.

Activity monitor should have column on the CPU tab to show Kind, but it isn't there and the menu to add columns doesn't include it.

System Profiler should have a column for "64 big (intel)" but it doesn't and I can't see any options for adding/removing columns there.

OS X 10.15.7
MacBook Pro 15-inch 2018

Craig (123 rep)

Mar 7, 2021, 08:35 PM • Last activity: Mar 7, 2021, 08:54 PM

1 votes

0 answers

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Can’t install 64 bit linux distros on A1176 2006 Mac Mini?

mac unix 32-bit 64-bit

I am trying to install a linux distribution called Ubuntu MATE onto a 2006 Mac Mini. I can’t get 64 bit install media to boot but I can with 32 bit. The Core 2 Duo in the computer is a 64 bit CPU so it should work, how can I fix this?

                                  I am trying to install a linux distribution called Ubuntu MATE onto a 2006 Mac Mini. I can’t get 64 bit install media to boot but I can with 32 bit. The Core 2 Duo in the computer is a 64 bit CPU so it should work, how can I fix this?
                                

Zach Bishop (11 rep)

Dec 8, 2020, 05:23 PM

3 votes

4 answers

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Does 64-bit compatibility matter with files/documents?

imac macos ms-office 64-bit

macOS Catalina runs only on 64-bit, so when I reload my existing Microsoft Office files, will they be "read only"?

                                  macOS Catalina runs only on 64-bit, so when I reload my existing Microsoft Office files, will they be "read only"?
                                

Alan (31 rep)

Jun 11, 2020, 04:36 PM • Last activity: Jun 12, 2020, 12:41 AM

1 votes

3 answers

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How to configure 3G/4G dongle in macos 64bit version?

network macos driver 64-bit

I have faced this problem of not able to connect to 3G/4G dongles, currently the Huawei E3372 one. Was using Mobile Partner app & since the 64bit upgrade it has failed.

                                  I have faced this problem of not able to connect to 3G/4G dongles, currently the Huawei E3372 one. Was using Mobile Partner app & since the 64bit upgrade it has failed.
                                

Rishi (31 rep)

Oct 26, 2019, 08:34 AM • Last activity: May 28, 2020, 01:21 PM

6 votes

5 answers

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CS6 Illustrator on Mac OSX 10.15 Catalina - anyone managed to run it?

adobe macos 64-bit

I was browsing Internet for some hints, but did not find anything yet. And the communication is a bit missleading, one say it won't work, becuase of 32-bit references, another claim it should work, because CS6 Illustrator itself is 64-bit. Ended up after install with: [![][1]][1] and after clicking...

                                  I was browsing Internet for some hints, but did not find anything yet. And the communication is a bit missleading, one say it won't work, becuase of 32-bit references, another claim it should work, because CS6 Illustrator itself is 64-bit.

Ended up after install with: 

and after clicking the icon:

> “Adobe Illustrator CS6” needs to be updated.

according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Illustrator 

> Adobe Mercury Performance System, **64-bit memory support**, new user
> interface, gradient on a stroke, pattern creator tool, ImageTrace
> (replaces Live Trace)

From the OSX system information:

    Adobe Illustrator CS6:
    
      Version:	682
      Obtained from:	Identified Developer
      Last Modified:	19/08/2019, 14:06
      Signed by:	Developer ID Application: Adobe Systems, Inc., Developer ID Certification Authority, Apple Root CA
      Location:	/Applications/Adobe Illustrator CS6/Adobe Illustrator.app
      Kind:	64-bit
      Get Info String:	16.0.0, Copyright © 1987-2012 Adobe Systems Inc.  All rights reserved.

**so it is 64bit**

andilabs (819 rep)

Oct 9, 2019, 09:18 AM • Last activity: Feb 5, 2020, 09:05 PM

3 votes

2 answers

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32-bit mac apps in the future

macos 64-bit 32-bit

It's long been telegraphed that 32-bit apps will no longer work in upcoming versions of macOS. This is rather annoying, because my go-to games when I want to waste 15 minutes are all 32-bit from companies that no longer exist. Does anyone have any ideas whether there will be any way to run these app...

                                  It's long been telegraphed that 32-bit apps will no longer work in upcoming versions of macOS. This is rather annoying, because my go-to games when I want to waste 15 minutes are all 32-bit from companies that no longer exist.

Does anyone have any ideas whether there will be any way to run these apps, perhaps in a wrapper? No, booting another OS is not a solution. Is there any info on this issue at all?

Maury Markowitz (1566 rep)

Mar 21, 2019, 01:21 PM • Last activity: Oct 31, 2019, 05:13 PM

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1 answers

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VMware Fusion - Professional Version 8.5.10

virtualization vmware 64-bit

I have a user that has High Sierra (don't ask why) just that he has it, and he is getting an error stating that parts of his VMWare are not 64-bit compatible. I expect he will need to upgrade to 11, which is almost a given, but here is my question. If there are instances inside his VM that are 32-Bi...

                                  I have a user that has High Sierra (don't ask why) just that he has it, and he is getting an error stating that parts of his VMWare are not 64-bit compatible. 

I expect he will need to upgrade to 11, which is almost a given, but here is my question.  If there are instances inside his VM that are 32-Bit compliant only, are they talking about the apps inside his VM? Or are they talking about the VM itself? 

I ask this because I went onto the website to look up the information and it's rather sparse. I was hoping the big brains here would be able to help me clear this up a little. 

If the message is pertaining to the software inside the VM, I can get one of the techs here to pistolwhip him into submission by actually following protocol.  

Otherwise, I'll just tell him to use a VDI as he should be anyway.

Matt Ridge (200 rep)

Aug 22, 2019, 03:42 PM • Last activity: Aug 22, 2019, 03:59 PM

8 votes

1 answers

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In which version(s) did macOS transition from 32-bit to 64-bit?

macos kernel 64-bit 32-bit

From my research, it seems that macOS transitioned from 32-bit x86 to 64-bit x64 across the following versions: Kernel App Support 10.4 Tiger x86 x86 10.5 Leopard x86 x86/x64 10.6 Snow Leopard x86/x64 x86/x64 10.7 Lion x86/x64 x86/x64 10.8 Mountain Lion x64 x86/x64 10.9 - 10.12 ... x64 x86/x64 That...

                                  From my research, it seems that macOS transitioned from 32-bit x86 to 64-bit x64 across the following versions:

                                    Kernel  App Support
        10.4        Tiger           x86     x86
        10.5        Leopard         x86     x86/x64
        10.6        Snow Leopard    x86/x64 x86/x64
        10.7        Lion            x86/x64 x86/x64
        10.8        Mountain Lion   x64     x86/x64
    10.9 - 10.12    ...             x64     x86/x64

That is:

 1. Support for x64 apps was added in 10.5.
 2. A 64-bit kernel was introduced in 10.6, and the 32-bit kernel was removed in 10.8.
 3. It is possible to run 32-bit apps with a 64-bit kernel and (unlike Linux and Windows) 64-bit apps with a 32-bit kernel.

Is this accurate?
                                

user200783 (260 rep)

Nov 20, 2016, 07:16 PM • Last activity: Jul 30, 2019, 04:26 PM

1 votes

3 answers

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Does Bootcamp work for all users on a mac?

macos bootcamp windows user-account 64-bit

I am in the process of installing Bootcamp to my Mac. A question has just crossed my mind Can you only use windows from the account you set it up on, or does it work for all users on the mac? For example, if I set up Bootcamp using Bootcamp Assitant on User X's account, can User Y use Bootcamp on th...

                                  I am in the process of installing Bootcamp to my Mac. A question has just crossed my mind

Can you only use windows from the account you set it up on, or does it work for all users on the mac?

For example, if I set up Bootcamp using Bootcamp Assitant on User X's account, can User Y use Bootcamp on the Mac without having to log in to user X's account?

Thanks.

D-A UK (111 rep)

Feb 20, 2018, 12:32 PM • Last activity: Feb 22, 2019, 02:19 PM

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2 answers

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iPhone 5s: benefits of 64 bit processors if no more than 4 GB of RAM?

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My understanding is that the (main) reason of having a 64 bit processor, is to be able to use more than 4 GB of RAM. In PCs, it is now very common to have more than 4GB of ram, and to really be able to use such ram, you NEED a 64 bit processor. But for a smartphone, which (afaik) doesn't have more t...

                                  My understanding is that the (main) reason of having a 64 bit processor, is to be able to use more than 4 GB of RAM.

In PCs, it is now very common to have more than 4GB of ram, and to really be able to use such ram, you NEED a 64 bit processor.

But for a smartphone, which (afaik) doesn't have more than 4GB of ram, what's the point? what is the benefit? 

What kind of apps benefit from it that will really make a difference ?

**Specific examples of apps taking advantage would be nice.**

Do final users will even notice a difference? Or is it just a marketing strategy?

Note, i know a similar question has been answered here: https://superuser.com/q/56540/152803 
but in this one i ask specifically for smartphones, that one is focused on Intel/AMD architecture. Besides, that answer is now more than 4 years old...

DiegoDD (117 rep)

Dec 17, 2013, 11:54 PM • Last activity: Feb 21, 2019, 07:13 AM

1 votes

3 answers

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Can I install 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS X - 10.5.8 - Leopard?

64-bit 32-bit

Can I install 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS X? Or could I "update" my 32 bit OS X to 64 bit OS X? This is what I get when I put `uname -a` in a terminal: Darwin gaukhar-alibayevas-macbook.local 9.8.0 Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: Wed Jul 15 16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386 i386

                                  Can I install 64 bit software on a 32 bit OS X?  
Or could I "update" my 32 bit OS X to 64 bit OS X? 

This is what I get when I put uname -a  in a terminal:

    Darwin gaukhar-alibayevas-macbook.local 9.8.0 Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: 
    Wed Jul 15   16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386 i386

user1111261 (345 rep)

Oct 2, 2013, 10:10 AM • Last activity: Jan 25, 2019, 08:12 PM

9 votes

2 answers

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Does macOS Mojave (10.14) support 32 - bit Apps?

64-bit 32-bit macos

According to [Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436), 32-Bit apps will lose support soon. When opening 32 - bit applications on macOS High Sierra I was prompted with a message stating that in future versions of macOS the app would not be supported. This was similar to messages on iOS 10, o...

                                  According to [Apple](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436) , 32-Bit apps will lose support soon.  When opening 32 - bit applications on macOS High Sierra I was prompted with a message stating that in future versions of macOS the app would not be supported. This was similar to messages on iOS 10, on opening soon-to-be unsupported applications. These applications lost support in iOS 11.  So, does macOS Mojave, a future version of macOS, support 32-bit applications and allow you to open and use them?
                                

user7886229 (10199 rep)

Jun 4, 2018, 10:48 PM • Last activity: Sep 1, 2018, 08:24 PM

7 votes

1 answers

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What is the benefit of macOS dropping support for 32-bit software?

macos performance 64-bit 32-bit

It has been hinted at in the past but now we're starting to see solid notice from Apple that it is dropping support for 32-bit macOS programs in the near future. While I can see how this makes sense in the walled garden of iOS, the macOS / OS X environment has always been a bit more flexible in that...

                                  It has been hinted at in the past but now we're starting to see solid notice from Apple that it is dropping support for 32-bit macOS programs in the near future. While I can see how this makes sense in the walled garden of iOS, the macOS / OS X environment has always been a bit more flexible in that you could run older software.

We dealt with this when Apple dropped PowerPC and Rosetta, but the change of CPU architecture was a bit more obvious since it was apples-to-oranges. However, the difference here is that our x86_64 platforms can still natively run 32-bit x86 code. It is simply a decision by Apple to cut off 32-bit code. Sure, it is great to get rid of old stuff but it also cuts off useful software which might not be maintained anymore. 

I'm curious what benefit actually comes from dropping support for 32-bit software. Is there any measurable performance gain that we would see from there no longer being support for 32-bit apps running next to 64-bit ones? Or is it simply that Apple doesn't want to maintain the 32-bit APIs and support libraries anymore and this is simply cleaning house?

bjb (2664 rep)

Apr 12, 2018, 04:53 PM • Last activity: Apr 12, 2018, 05:11 PM

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