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problems downloading Microsoft powerpoint

I am trying to download Microsoft powerpoint and it required an update. I did the update required and it is still saying it can't install because it needs an update. What can I do?


MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 6:40 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2022 6:54 AM

it says microsoft only support macos 10.15 Catalina

so you need to update your macos version to be able to use it

Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


if your mac is too old to run macos 10.15 macOS Catalina is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


then you can't use that version of office

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Jun 24, 2022 6:54 AM in response to rsherkc3

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.

problems downloading Microsoft powerpoint

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