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Posted on February 13, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

QGIS 2.10 for OS X dos not start on OS X 10.9.5

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Is QGIS compatible with Mac?

QGIS is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

How do I update QGIS to the latest version?

Quote from video: Search for the osgo4w shell in your start menu here you also see the qgis versions that i've already installed. Now you click on os geo for w shell.

How to install QGIS on Windows 10?

To install QGIS on Windows follow the below steps:

  1. Step 1: Visit the official website using the URL https://www.qgis.org/en/site/ in any web browser.
  2. Step 2: Click on the Download Now button.
  3. Step 3: Next web screen open now click on QGIS standalone Installer version 3.22 to start downloading.

Which version of QGIS should I download?

For Windows: a. The recommended download is the QGIS Standalone Installer Version 2.18 (32 bit or 64 bit depending on your computer) b. To check this go to “Computer” – “System Properties” to see if the system type is 32 or 64.

Why is QGIS not opening on my Mac?

After you try and open QGIS and get the error, you need to open MacOS “System Preferences” and select “Security & Privacy”. Click “Okay” to dismiss the error, and you should now see an option under “General” to run the program below the “Allow apps downloaded from:” section. Where to click “Okay”?
 

Why is QGIS not launching?

There can be a conflict between the existing python in your system and the python installed as a package with QGIS.
 

How do I install an older version of QGIS?

If you want to install an older version of QGIS on a new Windows 10 platform you may notice that some features will not be available. Go to http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo4w/ and Download the 32bit or 64bit OSGeo4W network installer. Once the installer is fully downloaded click it and select Advanced Install.
 

Which QGIS version is best for Windows 10?

The 64bit version is recommended for almost all users, unless you are attempting to install the software on a extremely old computer that has a 32 bit processor. It is also recommended that you install the latest release rather than the long term release so that you have access to the latest QGIS features.
 

Why is my QGIS not responding?

The problem actually only occurs when a network drive is disconnected. Either closing the browser tab or hiding the networks helped to fix it.
 

Can you do GIS on a Mac?

To run ArcGIS on an Apple Macintosh computer, the Mac must be set up to run Windows. There are severals ways to do this, but they require one of two installation options. For ArcGIS Pro, see Esri’s Run ArcGIS Pro on a Mac page. For ArcMap, see below.

Can you use GIS software on a Mac?

Minimum hardware requirements



To use ArcGIS Pro on a Mac, a contemporary Mac (MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Pro) with a quad-core Intel processor, 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM or more is required.

How to install QGIS for macOS?

Installing QGIS on MacOS

  1. Step 1: Visit the official website using the URL https://www.qgis.org/ in any web browser.
  2. Step 2: Click on the Download Now button.
  3. Step 3: Next web screen open now click on QGIS macOS Installer Version 3.10 to start downloading.

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