/Applications/Utilities not supported on this architecture
Hi guys! I just got a new aluminium macbook for about less than a month, but have already encountered some problem regarding my /Applications/Utilities folder. When I try launching any of the utilities applications, I get the error message: "You can't open the application "<Name of Application>" because it is not supported on this architecture". All the the application icons also appear grayed with a crossed circle over it. This applies to all the applications in the Utilities folder, but all my other applications are fine.
Also, when I click the Apple Icon on the Finder Bar and click "About This Mac", the "More Info..." button is grayed out, I suspect because System Profiler is not working. Terminal is also disabled, which is especially odd. Applications subsequently installed worked fine, such as Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse, MacBook Firmware Updates.I tried googling for some solutions, but somehow no one seems to have encountered this problem.
I'm not sure whether it's related, but this problem happened after I recently installed Vista under Boot Camp and after installing the Optional Installs on the Mac OS X Leopard Disc that comes with my MacBook (e.g. X11).
I'm really new to the Mac, so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Here are some screenshots for your reference:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24832454@N08/sets/72157611268007100/
That's rather odd. I don't think I've heard of that one before. If you select one of the Utilities and "Get Info" on it, what "kind" is the application. It should say "Application (Universal)" or "Application (Intel)."
Also make sure the "Open Using Rosetta" checkbox is not checked.
Similar Messages
-
Soundbooth "not supported on this architecture" ?
I have 2 Macs, a Mac Pro 2.5Ghz Quad, and a brand new MacBook Pro 2.5Ghz 17".
Clean installation of Adobe CS3 Master Collection on both machines results in two failures, both Prem Pro and Soundbooth. The installer reports failure to install the two apps with "Component install failed."
The application icons have a "no entry"-style icon on them. If you try to run either app, the error message reads "This application is not supported on this architecture". Updates for them seem to install fine.
Obviously, these are both Intel machines. They are both running Leopard 10.5.2. and all current updates are installed. Encore DVD, another Intel-based app seems to be working fine.
Any suggestions?
(I've posted this message on the Premiere Pro forum as well.)Hi Andrew,
It definitely sounds as if the installation did not complete for Premiere and Soundbooth. My first recommendation would be to run the installer again, and let it reinstall PPro and Soundbooth. (Don't worry, you shouldn't need to run through the ENTIRE installation process again. I share your unspoken pain on how long that process can take.)
If that fails, we can continue troubleshooting, though I'd highly recommend calling Technical Support as they are much better at detecting installation issues than I am able to offer here. Both applications should work exceptionally well on your system.
Durin -
I have a Mac PowerPC G5 and i just installed the Version 10.5.4 to be able to install Virtual DjLE , and after I installed it, i try to open it and there was an error msg saying : " you can't open the application virtual dj le because it is not supported on this architecture"
What can I do to resolve this? ... Can someone help me with this?? ..
Thank you for your help!Hi, we're out of luck...
MAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM system requirements:
Intel® processor
Mac OS X v10.5.x
1024x768 resolution
CoreAudio compatible soundcard
1024MB RAM
50MB free on the hard drive
RECOMENDED system requirements:
Intel® processor
Mac OS X v10.6.x
1440x900 resolution
Multi-channel CoreAudio compatible soundcard
2048MB (2Gb) RAM
200MB free on the hard drive
Additional requirements for Video mixing:
ATI™ or NVIDIA® video chipset w/256MB of Dedicated DDR3 RAM
Video must support dual-screen output
Supported Operating System and Processor Platforms:
MINIMUM: Mac OS X v10.5 Leapord on Intel processor platform
RECOMMENDED: Mac OS X v10.6.x Snow Leapord on Intel processor platform
Apple® Mac OS X 10.4.x Tiger or older are not supported
Motorola® (PowerBook® G4) processor platform or older are not supported
http://www.virtualdj.com/products/virtualdj/index.html
Might see if the still have version 6.x here...
http://www.virtualdj.com/download/updates.html -
I just want to download Firefox 3.6 again
I downloaded Firefox 4 onto my PowerPC G4, 1.67GHz running Mac OSX 10.5.6. When I try to open it I get error message You cannot open the application “Firefox” because it is not supported on this architecture.Use Tony's suggestion. I am running it right now and it is awesome. I love Mozilla but they basically screwed all of those older Macs over. Come on Mozilla. These Macs still work, and there are plenty of people with them out there.
-
A day or two ago I went through installing Adobe InDesign CS4 on Leopard OS X.5.8. After what appears to be a successful installati
on, in launching InDesign CS4 the message " You can't open the application "Adobe InDesign CS4" because it is not supported on this
architecture" comes up". Calling in to support and speaking with the agent who read through previous posts, suggested to me that I
should try the same fix that has been suggested when I ran across an error when installing Adobe InDesign CS4 on another separate ha
rd drive externally connected to this computer running Snow Leopard OS X.6.1 for the error reading: "Damaged &/or incomplete install
ation" when launching afterwards. The support technician told me to first delete with the uninstall Adobe InDesign CS4, InDesign.
Following this I am told to run the CS4 Cleanup Utility. I restart the computer each and every time after running each of the utili
ties. Now I am told to install InDesign as a trial version from the DVD and after installation to go ahead & enter the serial numbe
r. When launching InDesign CS4 after installation got back the same error as before: "You can't open the application "Adobe InDesig
n CS4" because it is not supported on this architecture" comes up". Followed KB404711 article and no success. What else can be don
e to fix this issue?
This morning contacted Adobe Support regarding this response:
After having a detailed reserach on your issue i acme to the conclusion
that the problem you are having is not related to Adobe software but its
in fact related to your MAC version ( OSX-5.8). While reseraching your
issue i came across
to many forums where a lot of postings were about the similar error but
with different products the only comon thing was all the Errors were
with Mac machine , also when you check the system requirements for
Adobe Indesign Cs4
by going to the following link
http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/systemreqs/?promoid=DRHXE you
will find the Mac OS version supported are from Mac OS X
v10.4.11–10.5.4. but we do support Snow Leoprad , so i would like
to advise to you to either contact your system manufacturer or upgrade
to Snow Leopard ( mac os x 10.6)
I have been told that my case is being sent to Level 2 agents and that it can take 24-48 hours for a response. In the meantime I decided to see what the Support Forums can do for me. Until then I am down. Thanks for the help.In the application folder there is a folder 'Adobe InDesign CS4' within which there is just the application file. I would expect there should be more file there??
I've un-installed and installed again - still the same.
Even downloaded the dmg again and done thwe whole thing over again. -
I just got a notice to update my firefox to 4.0 and when I downloaded the new software it indicated: that I can't open the application "Firefox" because it is not supported on this architecture. Any ideas about what might be wrong and how to fix it?
Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac. There is a third party version of Firefox 4 that runs on OS X 10.4/10.5 and PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
If you prefer, you can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html -
I have a big crossbar mark over my FF4 icon after I've installed and replaced FF3. When I try to open the software, I get "You can't open the application "Firefox" because it is not supported on this architecture." What's up with that?
Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac. There is a third party version of Firefox 4 that runs on OS X 10.4/10.5 and PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
If you prefer, you can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html -
Firefox can't open the application "because it is not supported on this architecture
"You cannot open the application "Firefox" because it is not supported on this architecture."
Thanks for the link to the system requirements, edmeister. However, my system appears to fit every requirements listed, but still gives the same error message.
Here is what my system profiler tells me about my Imac:
Mac OS X v. 10.5.8
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, which Wikipedia tells me is "x86" processor
3 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
My Activity Monitor says:
1.87 GB of my system memory free
303 GB of hard disk space free
Is there some explanation why I am being told Firefox 4 is not being supported on this architecture? -
what do i do if i receive this message while trying to instal skype, etc
You can't open the application "Skype.app" because it is not supported on this architecture. This also occur while trying to instal some other....Hello,
This would indicate your trying to install a version for the Mac which require the Intel processor. (MacBook)
You need to install Skype for PPC Mac -
tried to install software for canon pro 100 getting message "you can't open the application "setup.app" because it is not supported on this architecture"
any suggestions?This is what Canon suggested, still doesn't work.
Thank you for your E-mail inquiry regarding your PIXMA PRO-100.
Based on the information provided in your email, I recommend you download and install the driver for your PIXMA PRO-100 from the web site listed below.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/professional/professional_printers/destop_ printers/pixma_pro_100#DriversAndSoftware
You will be required to download and install the following:
1. PRO-100 series Mini Master Setup (OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8) (under Drivers)
Should you require further assistance, please feel free to email us or visit our customer support website at http://www.canon.ca
still receiving Alert This software is not supported by your computer (powerPC-based Macintosh)
Also received error You can't open the application "Setup.app" because it is not supported on this architecture.
thanks for your reply A Brody. -
Been using Firefox (many years) version 3.16.. Received invitation to download Firefox version 4 for Mac this morning and did so (regretably losing 3.16 version) because now the new version 4 won't open. I just keep getting the error message "You can't open the application "Firefox.app" because it is not supported by this architecture." I'm using the latest Mac OS 10.5.8. The processor is 1.8 GHz Power PC G5.
I trashed the first download and downloaded a 2nd Firefox version 4 and had the same results.Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac. There is a third party version of Firefox 4 that runs on OS X 10.4/10.5 and PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
If you prefer, you can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
Mozilla are working to prevent Mac users with non-compatible systems from getting the notification about Firefox 4, and also not displaying the "Download Firefox 4" button on http://www.mozilla.com -
I am trying to install Firefox 4 on my Mac OS 10.5.8 and I get the error message "You cannot open the application "Firefox" because it is not supported on this architecture" Help!
Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac. There is a third party version of Firefox 4 that runs on OS X 10.4/10.5 and PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
If you prefer, you can get the latest version of Firefox 3.6 from http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
Mozilla are working to prevent Mac users with non-compatible systems from getting the notification about Firefox 4, and also not displaying the "Download Firefox 4" button on http://www.mozilla.com -
Application Not Supported on This Architecture
Hey,
I'm having problems opening applications I have downloaded. Whenever I open applications such as "Firefox" and "Minecraft", and others, an error message shows up with the following: "You cannot open the application "App Name" because it is not supported on this architecture."
This has started ever since I updated my iBook G4 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4 10.4.11 to 10.5.8. These applications worked fine before the update. I would think more applications would work, after the upgrade... Any help?If the applications you were running under 10.4.11 were running in the classic environment, you lost that when upgrading to 10.5 Leopard. Otherwise, the latest Firefox version for the PowerPC is version 3.6 and is located here.
-
You can't open the application...it is not supported on this architecture
Returning Mac user here. I am trying to setup some shared games on my Mac mini, 1.25Ghz G4, 1Gb RAM machine and have run into something very puzzling. I am loading some free open-source games under my account and the applications will launch and open just fine. Well, when I attempt to launch that same game(s) under another account it gives me a "You can't open the application <application name> because it is not supported on this architecture". I initially setup this second user account as a a standard but during my troubleshooting steps I have allowed it full Admin rights with the same end result.
Some other things I've tried:
1. Get Info on the applciation(s) and granted everyone (and even the second user account) Read & Write permission.
I scoured Google and these forums and haven't been coming up with much of anything! Can anyone help?Try creating a new test account, give it admin rights, but make no other changes to it. Log in to that account and see if it can run the game. This will eliminate the possiblity that there is something causing a problem within your second account. You might also uninstall one of the games, and reinstall from your new admin account and see if it, and the other accounts, can use that game.
Francine
Francine
Schwieder -
My iMac G5 without intel chips, Mac OS X 10.5.8.
using Firefox 364 no problem at all.
But unable to install Firefox 4 on it, prompt "You can't open the application because it is not supported on this architecture"Firefox 4 requires at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac.
There is a third-party version of Firefox 4 that works on PPC Macs, for details see http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
Maybe you are looking for
-
Which HDD in Optical Bay of 15" Mid-2009 MBP?
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone can help me decide the best drive to install in the opti bay of my mid 2009 15" macbook pro (2.8 intel core 2 duo). I recently upgraded to 8gb ram and switched out the original drive to a Samsund SDD and the results ha
-
How can I set up a back up hard drive on airport extreme
I have an external harddrive that was plugged into my airport extreme. Apple seemed to eliminate my abilty to back up wirelessly in one of the updates. How can I set this up again? Does anyone know a way around this? Thanks,
-
Top and bottom shadow printing on deskjet 5550
I have a deskjet 5550 and recently it just started with shadow printing on the black both before and after the actual word. That is on the basic windows test page, you will see the very bottom of the word congratulations in light black, then the midd
-
I own a MacBook Pro with a 250 GB 5400 RPM HD. Am I able to replace it with a HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5-Inch 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III 32MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0J22423? I don't know a whole lot on replacing hard drives and I didn't know if I need
-
Dangling links and darkened screens
Has anyone else experienced these two phenomena on FCPX 10.0.2? I"m using a Macbook Pro, 8GB Ram; I have a 2nd monitor attached (ViewSonic). When I change from, say, viewer on 2nd screen back to standard, one-window view, I get darkened image and the