Sibelius 6.2 won't open in Catalina

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nostoryrob
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Joined: Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:42 pm
Sibelius Version: 6.2
Operating System: Mac

Post by nostoryrob » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:53 pm

I just got a new MacBook (Catalina 10.15.7) and after downloading my Sibelius I tried to open it and was greeted with this message: The developer of this app needs to update it to work with this version of macOS. Contact the developer for more information.
I called the U.S.number but that number was not good. What should my next step be? Dorico? JK.


MikeLyons
Posts: 1631
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:20 pm
Sibelius Version: Ult. 2024.3.1/7.5
Operating System: Windows

Post by MikeLyons » Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:19 pm

You have absolutely no chance of getting a program as old as Sib 6 working with Catalina. Even Sib 7.1.3 won't work with it. If you want to stay with Sib 6, then replace your Mac with a PC.
Sib 6.2, 7.5 and 2023.6, Windows 11, 32GB RAM, 16TB 7200RPM Storage, 2TB SSD, Note Performer 3.3.2, EWQLSO, EWQLSC, Harmony Assistant and some others. mike@mike-lyons.co.uk

nostoryrob
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:42 pm
Sibelius Version: 6.2
Operating System: Mac

Post by nostoryrob » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:12 am

Thanks for the response. I went ahead and upgraded to the Ultimate Sibelius. The different look will take a little getting used to but my files are opening so so far so good.

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