Mac OS X software compatibility checker?

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Mac OS X software compatibility checker?

Is there a site, app or service that will check installed software for known mutual compatibility issues? One could enter all installed software, including the Mac OS version (10.13.2), and this thing would cross-check all of it against incompatibilities or other subtler issues. Since installing High Sierra and some other software (e.g., Disconnect Desktop and new Epson printer), my iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) has been very sluggish and I'm not wanting to start over from scratch, if possible.

iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.2)

Posted on Dec 21, 2017 11:50 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Dec 21, 2017 11:53 AM in response to CarlDR

See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

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Drew Reece

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Dec 21, 2017 12:08 PM in response to CarlDR

This will list apps that are setup to run in the background & items that have extensions that run system wide etc.

http://etrecheck.com/

It's intended for troubleshooting issues on this site but it could help in your situation.

Otherwise System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities) has a list of installed apps that can be exported, it is rather verbose & may be too much to digest. It can be saved if you hope to filter it etc.

Roaring apps is good for a general idea but newer OS's seem to lack multiple reports from users. I don't think anything exists that compares installed apps for compatibility with each other.

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