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Software unusable after update

Greetings,

After updating to Monterey the majority of my purchased software applications are unusable. As an example: I purchased "Scrivener". Trying to open it i get the message : "Scrivener" needs to be updated... Contact the developer. I did contact the developer. The reply was: Purchase the newer version. Pay twice for the same software? I rather use the older version. And other older versions of all the software I purchased which is quite a lot.

Is it possible to undo the macOS updates in order to get my software that is compatible with the older version working again? And if yes, how?

Posted on Aug 12, 2022 11:33 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2022 2:04 AM

Very much agree with previous posters' assessment of the situation.


If undoing the upGrade, this will involve some time and work on the part of the User ( you )


It is strongly suggested to Backup the computer first and perhaps do a second backup to a Separate External Drive


Below is not to entered into lightly and without understand the ramifications.


Scorched Earth Method 


This method will WIPE ALL Data and there is No Recovery - Period.


>>> Only works on Intel Based Apple Computer <<<


To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer. Example : Bootable Installer of Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.


Extra Special Notation regarding the Touch ID equipped Apple Computer.


About Startup Security Utility and Must Enable from Recovery Mode the ability to boot from External Drive Before Attempting 


1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - The drive normally is called Apple Media or Apple SSD - that is the drive to Erase and format as APFS with the GUID Partition Map. This applies to macOS 10.14 Mojave and above. 


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.

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Aug 13, 2022 2:04 AM in response to Arnie M

Very much agree with previous posters' assessment of the situation.


If undoing the upGrade, this will involve some time and work on the part of the User ( you )


It is strongly suggested to Backup the computer first and perhaps do a second backup to a Separate External Drive


Below is not to entered into lightly and without understand the ramifications.


Scorched Earth Method 


This method will WIPE ALL Data and there is No Recovery - Period.


>>> Only works on Intel Based Apple Computer <<<


To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer. Example : Bootable Installer of Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.


Extra Special Notation regarding the Touch ID equipped Apple Computer.


About Startup Security Utility and Must Enable from Recovery Mode the ability to boot from External Drive Before Attempting 


1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - The drive normally is called Apple Media or Apple SSD - that is the drive to Erase and format as APFS with the GUID Partition Map. This applies to macOS 10.14 Mojave and above. 


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.

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