64-bit hardware

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64-bit hardware

I have 32-bit hardware on my mac laptop. Do I have to purchase a new laptop in order to have the 64-bit hardware? Or can I upgrade my current 32-bit laptop to 64-bit hardware?

Posted on Jan 18, 2019 7:50 AM

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stedman1

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Jan 18, 2019 10:37 AM in response to Fatimavs78

The message indicates that you may have 32 bit software on your computer. It will not be an issue until Apple releases the next major OS upgrade. At that time, you can simply choose to not to upgrade to the newer version. Your 32 bit software will work as it always has.

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kaz-k

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Jan 18, 2019 9:59 AM in response to Fatimavs78

Hi,

I'm not sure which MacBook you have, though you could not upgrade 32bit hardware MacBook to 64bit one.

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Fatimavs78 Author

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Jan 18, 2019 10:25 AM in response to kaz-k

I have the MacBook Pro from 2014. OK so it sounds like I have to get a new MacBook in order to use the apps at their best version - right?

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Jan 18, 2019 10:27 AM in response to Fatimavs78

Your computer is 64 bit.

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Fatimavs78 Author

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Jan 18, 2019 10:33 AM in response to stedman1

Oh I got a pop on my computer that said that people who have 32-bit would be getting this message at the beginning of each month. This is why I thought I had a 32-bit

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