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Steps to Resolve You Need to Install Rosetta Message on macOS



Description


This message may show on macOS with Apple Silicon.

To open "app name", you need to install Rosetta. Do you want to install it now?

This software is designed for Apple Intel based computers.
It will not install on Apple M series.



Resolution


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Rosetta 2 must be used to install Intel based software on Apple Silicon M series computers.

  • It runs in the background.
  • Available for any app that needs to use it.
  • Get Info in macOS can show which apps needs Rosetta 2.

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Answer ID 49371
Published 09/14/2022 12:14 PM
Updated 04/02/2025 08:15 AM

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