HT3773: OS X: Starting up with the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel

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JollyChuck

Q: how do i make the change from a 64 to a 32 bit kernel?  (An aspect of my Norton Security Suite does not support the 64 bit kernel)?  More specificially, exactly how do I perform the 'command in terminal'  before entering the information cited above?

I posed this question to EXPRESS and got a partial answer via email.  However, I the article sent and cited says "command in terminal," followed by what I believe is the information I am supposed to enter.  What does "command in terminal" mean and how do I get there?  Thanks for any help.

MacBook Air (13-INCH, MID 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 2, 2012 5:55 PM

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  • by Kappy,Solvedanswer

    Kappy Kappy Jul 2, 2012 6:00 PM in response to JollyChuck
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    Jul 2, 2012 6:00 PM in response to JollyChuck

    Here's a better solution. Get rid of Norton. It really isn't necessary. The computer you have boots into the 64-bit kernel automatically, and it will probably run better without Norton.

     

    It probably means you are to enter the command into the Terminal window at the prompt. Terminal is located in the Utilities folder.

  • by Shootist007,Helpful

    Shootist007 Shootist007 Jul 2, 2012 6:02 PM in response to JollyChuck
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    Jul 2, 2012 6:02 PM in response to JollyChuck

    Open Terminal, it is a app in the applications folder in the Utilities folder, then type in, or copy and paste, the commands you were give in the email.

     

     

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    And I totally agree with Kappy. Norton is the worst and you don't need an AV software program on Mac.

  • by macjack,Helpful

    macjack macjack Jul 2, 2012 6:02 PM in response to JollyChuck
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    Jul 2, 2012 6:02 PM in response to JollyChuck

    Norton is crapware. It's bricked more Macs than you could believe.

    Just search out Norton in these forums.