Mac OS X: "Cannot use this version" alert appears when opening application

  • Last Modified: May 28, 2008
  • Article: TS1572

Symptoms

In some cases, when opening an application an alert message may appear: "You cannot use this version of the application <application name> with this version of Mac OS X."  The application does not open.

 

 

Products Affected

iLife, Mac OS X 10.5

Resolution

The application you are trying to open must be updated in order to be used with the version of Mac OS X currently on your computer. Open Software Update to see if an update for the application you are trying to use is available.

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