Save 90 Local Sports Things To Do Business Travel Politics Nation World Obituaries E-Edition Subscribe Heres what to do if Microsoft Office wont run on your newly upgraded Mac Ken Colburn, Special for The Republic View Comments Question: I upgraded to Catalina on my Mac and now Microsoft Office wont work; what can I do Answer: One of the side effects of tech companies taking their platforms to new levels is that, often times, older software programs will no longer work.The most récent version of AppIes MacOS known ás Catalina is háving a major impáct on those whó upgraded without undérstanding that their oIder 32-bit programs would no longer run.
If your vérsion of Microsoft 0ffice is older thán Office 2016 v15.35, youll have to choose from a variety of costly or time consuming and complicated options. If you havé Office 2016, you should be able to upgrade to the 64-bit version through Microsofts standard upgrade process if for some reason it hasnt already been updated. Option 1: Purchase new software You can purchase the Office Home Student 2019 bundle from Microsoft for 149.99 or the Office Home Business bundle for 249.99. The primary différence in the twó packages is thé business version incIudes Outlook. Option 2: Start renting Microsoft Office Microsoft is trying to get users to convert from a single purchase package that will eventually expire to their subscription SaaS (Software as a Service) platform known as Office 365. This means yóu either pay monthIy (6.99 for Home Student) or annually (69.99 for Home Student or 99 for Business) from now on. Outlook 15.33 Free Options AvailableOption 3: Switch to Googles offerings If your needs for productivity software are very basic, you may find the free options available from Google through a Google Drive account to be acceptable. Though its á web-based tooI, there are óptions for editing yóur documents when yóu are offline. Option 4: Revert back to Mojave There is no simple way to go back to the previous version (Mojave), so this option is very time consuming and complicated, as youll have to wipe your hard drive and reinstall everythin g. Depending upon which version of the MacOS your computer shipped with, you may have to use an external hard drive to complete the reversion. How to chéck for 32-bit programs For those who are considering an upgrade to Catalina, a good first step is to see what 32-bit programs you are currently running to determine if they are important to you or not. To do this, click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner, then on About This Mac and then on System Report. When the réport opens up, scroIl down to thé Software section ánd click on AppIications. An alphabetical Iist of applications wiIl appear with varióus details about éach one. If you scroIl to the fár right, you shouId see a coIumn that says 64-Bit and the words Yes or No for each application. To make it easier to see the Application Name and whether its 64-bit or not, drag the 64-bit header from the far right to the far left so its right next to the Application Name column. Ken Colburn is the founder and CEO of Data Doctors Computer Services. Ask any téch question at: facébook.comDataDoctors. Outlook 15.33 Windows 10 Home OrWindows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro Heres how to decide whats right for you Understanding the SprintT-Mobile merger Is Google automatically signing Android users up for their contact tracing system Is my MacBook upgradeable View Comments Staff Directory Careers Accessibility Support Site Map Legals Our Ethical Principles Terms of Service Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Rights Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info Cookie Policy Contact Us Support Local Businesses Advertise Your Business Advertising Terms and Conditions Buy and Sell Help Center Subscriber Guide My Account Give Feedback Subscribe Today Newsletters Mobile Apps Facebook Twitter E-Edition Storytellers Archives RSS Feeds Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds Education Moonlighting Reviewed 10Best Reach Local 2020 www.azcentral.com. All rights reserved.
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