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

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Bearit

Q: Why does my iMac that is loaded with Lion when in System Preferences also list (32-bit) along with the Preference Title?

I read up on the info offered  here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3773?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US and used the Terminal Sudo:

 

sudo systemsetup -setkernelbootarchitecture x86_64  System Profile lists Software overview as 64-bit Kernel and Extensions:     Yes  so I am not sure why the

 

Preference (32-bit) list info is still there?

 

What am I missing?

 

Bearit

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Apr 17, 2012 11:07 PM

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Q: Why does my iMac that is loaded with Lion when in System Preferences also list (32-bit) along with the Preference Title?

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