[GNC] computer change and backup. mac m4 vs intel

Mon Sep 8 14:09:51 EDT 2025

For Macs, there is both an Intel version and a Silicon (Mx) version. If
you're running an M4, you need the Silicon version.

I have an M1 and am running GnuCash just fine using the Silicon version
(I'm running Sequoia 15.6.1).

On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM ph hermes <phsfca.hermes at gmail.com> wrote:

> installed 5.12. file opened. yay!
>
> when moved to applications it just says gnucash no version in file name.
> can i change that so i know at a glance what version it is? thanks.
>
>
> more info. gnucash sw installed is all for intel chips. new laptop is an
> M4. i’m assuming this might be the problem?
>   -ph
>
> i’m still stumped.
>
> does it make sense to simply install new sw version?
>
> current version that’s not opening is 5.3-1. but i looked online and
> there’s no gnucash for mac at all in app store and at the gnucash download
> page it shows 5.12 as the latest stable version.
>
> questions:
>
> should i install 5.12?
> should i uninstall 5.3-1?
>
> what other steps should i take to do this new install correctly? i also
> have 4.12 installed.
>
> thank you!!!
>
>    - ph
> paula hendricks ~:~ San Francisco CA ~:~ 415.310.1168
>
> > On Sep 7, 2025, at 9:40 AM, ph hermes <phsfca.hermes at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > thank you both. i’ve tried both these options. i also deleted the LCK
> files (per the wiki). in both cases (opening from file one trying to open
> gnucash first it’s not opening). there are 2 log files still in the
> directory with my latest .gnucash file.
> >
> > i also just double checked he path and it all looks ok.
> >
> > i have an older file but i was guessing it would have the same issues.
> >
> > anything else i should try?
> >   - ph
> > paula hendricks ~:~ San Francisco CA ~:~ 415.310.1168
> >
> >> On Sep 6, 2025, at 1:27 PM, sunfish62 at yahoo.com wrote:
> >> First, is it your intention to open a backup of your data file from
> July 25th of this year? That is what that file indicates.
> >> Second, what happens when you try to open the GnuCash file from within
> GnuCash on your new machine (i.e., File->Open)?
> >> ⁣David T.
> >>>> On Sep 6, 2025, 10:22 AM, at 10:22 AM, ph hermes <
> phsfca.hermes at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> my macbook died. got a new one. used time machine to restore files. all
> >>> looks good except gnucash wont open the file. says it’s in history but
> >>> can’t open it. looks like it’s identifying the file via the dead
> >>> laptop.
> >>> the pop up message reads:
> >>> the
> >>>
> file/URI/ph-2022/documents/03-money/gnucash/ph-gnu-2025.gnucash.20250724103634.gnucash
> >>> could not be found
> >>> the file is in the history list. do you want to remove it?
> >>> do i have to rename my new laptop/ users? yikes.
> >>> all help appreciated. thanks.
> >>> - ph
> >>> paula hendricks ~:~ San Francisco CA ~:~ 415.310.1168
> >>>> On Sep 6, 2025, at 9:59 AM, Jim DeLaHunt <list+gnucash at jdlh.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> Hello, propwins:
> >>>>> On 2025-09-06 08:59, propwins at gmail.com wrote:
> >>>>> I work on a win laptop and desktop. I would like to move my
> >>> accounting info
> >>>>> between the two. which file should i copy, where is it located ...
> >>>> You are not the first to ask this question. The answer is in the FAQ:
> >>> <
> https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Q:_I_just_got_a_new_computer._What_should_I_copy_over_from_my_old_one.3F
> >
> >>>> Just to be clear: this is for moving your accounting info from one
> >>> computer, to another computer, and using it only on the other computer
> >>> going forward. If what you really want to do is to use the accounting
> >>> info on either computer interchangeably, then read the
> >>> <https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Multiple_Computers.2C_Users.2C_...>
> >>> section of the FAQ.
> >>>>> …and should i expect any problems?
> >>>> The cynic in me says that you should always expect problems. That
> >>> way, if none occur, you will be disappointed to be wrong, but joyful to
> >>> have no problems.
> >>>> But my impression from my own moves of accounting info, and from
> >>> listening to the questions on this list, is that people move their
> >>> accounting info between computers all the time. If one follows the
> >>> instructions, and copies over all the parts of GnuCash data, then it
> >>> works just fine.
> >>>> Best regards,
> >>>>   —Jim DeLaHunt
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