I am getting a message "can't open because PowerPC applications are no longer supported" What do I do about these programs?
I am getting a message "can't open because PowerPC applications are no longer supported." What do I do about these programs?
In defense of the original poster, I just went through the Lion page (http://www.apple.com/macosx/) and the sub-pages linked on the top (including the 250 new features) and nowhere does it say anything about dropping Rosetta/PowerPC compatibility. A simple compatibility line in the tech specs page could help these kinds of threads. Nevertheless, the argument that Apple should have made this change more prominent is quite valid IMO.
Remember that Apple prides itself on being simple so don't expect everyone to be as up to date on compatibility issues as you. With the big uptake of new users in the last couple of years, these kind of questions should be expected, especially since most users are coming from Windows where compatibility is king (I can run apps from 10+ years ago with almost no issues).
Complicating the issue further is that there is no obvious way to see which older applications are PPC and which are not (who knew Warcraft 3 was PPC and not universal??).
A simple solution could be for Apple to provide copy of Rosetta that users can purchase if they want compatibility. Who knows, maybe such a solution is going to come from a third party
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So I've been trying to open some Microsoft Word Documents and it says it can't be opened because PowerPC applications are no longer supported. What do I do about this?
Workarounds:
1. Restore the OS X that you formerly used to run Word 2004;
2. Partition your hard drive or attach an external hard drive and install Snow Leopard (and Rosetta) so that you can "dual-boot" into Microsoft Word 2004;
3. Upgrade to Word 2011 or use an alternative program; or
4. The solution I use: Install Snow Leopard (and Rosetta) into Parallels 7 or 8:
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Full Snow Leopard installation instructions here:
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I just updated to Lion and my Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint will not open because PowerPC applications are no longer supported. I bought this software from Apple and the store installed it when I bought the MAC. What do I do?
Buy version 2011 of MS Office.
Or you can download OpenOffice, LibreOffice or NeoOffice, which all come very close to working with MS files just like MS Office does.
Or iWord, I have heard, you can purchase. -
TS3938 I can't print because PowerPC applications are no longer supported?
What has happened to my printer connection? I received the "you can't open the application 7100 Series Utility Launcher because PowerPC applications are no longer supported. I need help.
Your printer appears as compatible with OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, so there are newer drivers for your printer.
Make sure that your printer is turned on. Then, open System Preferences > Print & Fax, and press the + button to add the printer. Then, just choose your printer and it will be added. Do you see your printer?
Also, you can try installing the Lexmark drivers before doing that > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1397 -
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PowerPC was the processor type for Macs prior to 2006. It was coded in a way that is not compatible with the 2006 and later Intel-based Macs. To ease the transition, Apple included a way for the OS to "translate older programs coded for PwoerPC Macs so they would run on Intel Macs.
This lasted about six years. PowerPC Support for pre-Intel Mac software, which through OS 10.6.8 was handled by Rosetta emulation, disappeared with OS 10.7 in 2011.
You either need to upgrade Final Draft to a version that supports Macs with Intel Processors, or use your current software on an older Mac. -
Finder can't open an application because PowerPC applications are no longer supported
Hello, i've got a really strange error when I open Finder, it says The application Finder can't open because PowerPC applications are no longer supported.
I have no idea why it does this suddenly... any idea ?Well, the only thing I did was installing the update of Mac OSX 10.7.4...
And just after that, my Finder can't open anymore :/
I had Lion before that and Finder worked correctly.
Actually, I had a little problem during the installation of the update, it was stuck at the end of the progression for hours... I shut down the computer and turned it on again, and there wasn't any problem there, until my problem with Finder.
That might be the problem. But this isn't the first time my Macbook can't install correctly the updates.. Is there a way to reinstall the update ? It is marked as installed, so I don't know what to do here.
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I just bought and downloaded LION and now I get a box that says Microsoft Word and Excel can not open because PowerPC Apps are no longer supported. How can I reactivate Word and Excel.
You need to upgrade to Office 2008 or newer, or switch to a product such as OpenOffice or iWork.
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You can’t open the application “Adobe Illustrator CS2.app” because PowerPC applications are no longer supported.
what can I do?Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2)'s Photoshop running in Snow Leopard Server installed into Parallels 8 for use in Lion or Mt. Lion:
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Apple is now selling Snow Leopard Server for $19.99 + sales tax & shipping costs at 1.800.MYAPPLE (1.800.692.7753) - Apple Part Number: MC588Z/A (telephone orders only). Smarmy, self-important forum members will have to pay extra! -
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Look in the Application Support folder for PACE items and delete them. -
I'm trying to install CS2 on a mac OS X version 10.9.4. When I try to open the installer file I get a message "You can't open the application Adobe Installer because PowerPC applications are no longer supported. Does anyone know what I should do?
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Mylenium -
I am trying to install print controller and printer -but get this error message when trying to use the installer:
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I also have a macbook pro running the same version OS and it installed fine there - I can't find the difference; but, NEED to print from my IMac.
Any help and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!I'm guessing you've tried Fiery's website for updated drivers? I wonder whether Lion drivers would work? Anything of use here:
http://fieryforums.efi.com/showthread.php/2824-OS-10.7-compatible-drivers-availa ble?s=c8afc71d2746a67970bb42d50538898c -
after migration to a new macbook i cannot open photoshop. I get error message "you can't open this application "adobe photoshop cs" because powerpc applications are no longer supported"
You cannot run Photoshop CS on a new Intel-based Mac running OS X Mavericks. CS is far too old.
You'll have to buy Photoshop CS6 or Photoshop Elements 12. Or subscribe to CC. -
Im getting a constant error message: "you can't open the application PACE because PowerPC applications are no longer supported". I cant find PACE to delete it?
PACE is a rather crappy copy protection software used by the following;
Antares
Melodyne
Cycling 74 Max/MSP/Jitter
iZotope oZone
Line6 POD Farm
McDSP plug-ins (some software purchases include a green iLok key)
MOTU
Overloud
Pro Tools
Serato
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So if you have any of there, they might be the cause of your problems.
Allan -
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