how to uninstall the 32-bit software on macOS Catalina?

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lalipatti Author

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how to uninstall the 32-bit software on macOS Catalina?

how to uninstall the 32-bit software on macOS Catalina from a MacBook?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 8, 2020 4:31 PM

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lalipatti Author

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Dec 8, 2020 5:53 PM in response to John Galt

Thanks for the reply. In the future if I need to remove them, I will do what you have suggested. I found them from "about this mac, System Report, Pain taxingly created a text document with the apps that are 32 bit". Currently I am not pressed for space on my MacBook. So I will leave them as is as you have suggested. If space is needed, then I will do what you have suggested. Once again thanks for the reply.

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John Galt

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Dec 8, 2020 5:59 PM in response to lalipatti

Even though they're inert, those apps occupy storage space and it's understandable if you want them gone.

You can simply select one of those 32-bit apps in System Report, and its Location will be revealed.

Select the entire line adjacent to it, then two-finger tap (or control-click), and select Services > Show in Finder. That will open a Finder window with that file selected. Drag it to the Trash, and you're done.

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lalipatti Author

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Dec 8, 2020 6:29 PM in response to John Galt

John,

This is not connected with the question I asked earlier today. I want to know when I want to ask a question on the apple community; do I have to login with my email and a password? Please help me out; do I need to create an user id and password for the apple community?

Advance thanks for your help,

lalipatti

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John Galt

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Dec 8, 2020 6:38 PM in response to lalipatti

There is no need to create a new Apple ID just to post a question here.

I recommend not creating multiple Apple IDs, because it is likely to result in your own inconvenience, and probably confusion as well. Use the same Apple ID as you use for everything else. One person, one Apple ID.

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John Galt

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Dec 8, 2020 5:31 PM in response to lalipatti

It is not necessary to uninstall any 32-bit software. It will not work any more, and isn't affecting your Mac.

If you know what it is you want to remove though, simply drag it to the Trash. It's inert. If you don't know exactly what to remove, explain how you found it and perhaps someone can offer assistance.

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