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10.8.3, trying to open system preferences in 32-bit mode

I installed Tivo Desktop, which is a 32-bit System Preferences panel, and when I try and open it, I get the standard message "To use the “TiVo Desktop” preferences pane, System Preferences must quit and reopen". I click "OK" and it closes, but never re-opens. If I reopen it, I get the same message. I tried the "get info" option for System Preferences in the App folder, but there is no "Open as 32 bit" check box anywhere. I have seen other posts regarding opening System Preferences in 32 bit mode, by selecting this check box. Wondering why I am missing it? Any ideas out there?


Thanks in advance, Jeff

intel imac and macbook, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Mar 17, 2013 10:47 PM

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10.8.3, trying to open system preferences in 32-bit mode

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