I am updating my iMAC from OS Mojave to OS Catalina

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I am updating my iMAC from OS Mojave to OS Catalina

When in the process of installing OS Catalina a screen comes up saying that (verbatim):

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The following recently used apps are not optimized for your Mac and will require an update to work after installing macOS 10.15

If an update is not available, the app will no longer open. Contact the developer for more information.

iPhoto

Microsoft Office 2011 (and earlier)

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I managed to download the new Microsoft Office so for that one I am covered.

However, I have all my photos in "iPhoto" (not the app on the iMAC called "Photos") and I wanted to have your confirmation that if I do proceed and install OS Catalina the "iPhoto" app will be automatically updated and I will be able to continue using "iPhoto" after installing OS Catalina.

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Kind regards,

Marco B.

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iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 3:06 PM

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Answer 1

rkaufmann87

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Sep 28, 2020 3:36 PM in response to marchitiello83

In addition, only 64 bit applications will run in Catalina. Both of the apps noted above are 32 bit apps. As mentioned iPhoto was replaced years ago by the Photos app so you should drag migrate from iPhoto library and use Photos.

As for Office for Mac 2011, that is 32 bit and must be replaced by either Office for Mac 2019 or subscribe to Office 365.

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Answer 2

Old Toad

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Sep 28, 2020 4:19 PM in response to marchitiello83

marchitiello83 wrote:

I meant I will move all my photos from "iPhoto" to "Photos". thank you!

That's done by opening your iPhoto library with Photos. The rest is automatic.

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Answer 3

dialabrain

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Sep 28, 2020 3:08 PM in response to marchitiello83

iPhoto was replaced nearly 5 years ago and can't run in Catalina.

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Answer 4

BORg529

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Sep 28, 2020 3:33 PM in response to marchitiello83

No Apple employees in this forum, only users of Apple products. You have Time Machine backup of your photos! Copy your photos to iMac Photo app, go from there.

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Answer 5

Sep 28, 2020 3:37 PM in response to BORg529

thank you. I will then transfer all my photos in "iPhotos" and then do the installation of OS catalina. thank you!

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Answer 6

Sep 28, 2020 3:38 PM in response to marchitiello83

I meant I will move all my photos from "iPhoto" to "Photos". thank you!

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