New MacBook Pro with El Capitan and CS6

Question

Hello, I recently got a new MacBook Pro to replace an older Macbook and I'm an old CS6 user. I've searched the forum and found many questions/answers about CS6 and El Cap, but most deal with people who have upgraded their current computers to the new IOS. THAT is not the case for me since this is a new computer that has never had CS6 installed (yet)

I want to determine if I can use my CS6 Photoshop, Bridge, After Effects, Illustrator and Adobe reader and maybe Premier Pro with my new computer. I don't care about the rest (and some I'm not even sure what it's used for) My main priorities are PS, Bridge, and After Effects.

I have a 15" MacBook Pro with IOS 10.11.4. I'm a little confused whether I can run CS6 or not. I get mixed messages from various posts regarding fixes, workarounds and other things.

I prefer to use what I already own, but if I have to download CC is there anything I should know before attempting the install?

Thank you in advance!

John T Smith · Accepted Answer

CS6 and earlier programs have not been tested and will not be updated to run on Mac El Capitan

-which means that you try to use CS6 and earlier at YOUR risk of having problems

-you may get CS6 and earlier programs to install and run, or you may not (some do, some don't)

-Java https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/kb/dreamweaver-java-se-6-runtime.html may help

Install CS5 on Mac 10.11 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003455 may help (also for other than CS5)

-also a TEMPORARY security change https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2039319

-http://mac-how-to.wonderhowto.com/how-to/open-third-party-apps-from-unidentified-developers-mac-os-x-0158095/

-and more on gatekeeper https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202491

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