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cannot open application, power pc not accepted - Dreamweaver MX 2004

  • February 7, 2017
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Hello

I have an old version of Dreamweaver - it's MX 2004 which I have been using on a PC to make updates to a website.

I am not a developer, I just have basic knowledge of how to use it to update our own site.  I would like to move the program over to my mac, I still have the original discs but I am receiving a message "cannot open application, power pc not accepted.  My mac is on OS XEL Capitan.    Does anyone know if I will be able to run the program and how I do it?   I don't really need to purchase the new Dreamweaver as I don't use it often enough.  Many thanks to anyone who may be able to help.

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    Correct answer Nancy OShea

    No can do.  Windows software won't work on Mac & vice versa.

    Unfortunately, MX 2004 is waaaaaay beyond its end-of-life and no longer sold or supported because Macromedia does not exist anymore.

    If you can work with code, get Brackets.   I's an open source code editor that runs on Mac, Win or Linux.

    Brackets - A modern, open source code editor that understands web design.

    Nancy

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    paulk7737514
    paulk7737514
    Inspiring
    February 8, 2017

    Don't buy any Adobe software from Ebay, it's all pirated rubbish.

    pziecina
    pziecina
    Legend
    February 8, 2017

    Another possible replacement for Dw is Stylemaster pro -

    http://www.westciv.com/style_master/

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 7, 2017

    I would like to move the program over to my mac, I still have the original discs but I am receiving a message "cannot open application, power pc not accepted. My mac is on OS XEL Capitan. Does anyone know if I will be able to run the program

    For the record MX 2004 was written for old Macs which used PowerPC processors. Many years ago, Apple switched to Intel processors which are not compatible with PowerPC processors. Bottom-line: there's no way to get PowerPC apps such as MX 2004 to install or run on modern Macs such as yours.

    As the others have suggested, try Brackets or Muse instead.

      pziecina
      pziecina
      Legend
      February 7, 2017

      My personal opinion would be to keep your pc just to use mx2004.

      Dw's biggest selling point for many was its visual interface, and unfortunatly I know of no other program that would work for you better than what you have. Other alternatives such as Muse for a pure visual tool, will cost a monthly subscription, the alternative such as a free pure code editor, will require a large learning curve, whilst you learn to do everything in code.

      O
      osgood_
      Legend
      February 7, 2017

      pziecina wrote:

      Dw's biggest selling point for many was its visual interface,

      'was' still is isn't it? For all its faults, which many other editors and IDEs currently suffer from, at least its the only one trying to give some kind of visual experience, which can be quite helpful, as I've previoulsy said,  in regards to navigating around the code. All the others just have a dom/structure panel where you get jumped around all over the place.

      pziecina
      pziecina
      Legend
      February 7, 2017

      The problem with Dw's visual ui now, is that there is no color, and everything now looks the same.

      Then, not to point out the obvious, they do something like css designer or editable live view, but never improve them.

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 7, 2017

      If you're willing to rebuild your old web site, you could try Adobe Muse.  It's aimed at non-coders who just want basic web sites and ease of use.   You can try it free for 7 days.

      Buy Adobe Muse CC | Download HTML5 web design software free trial

      Nancy

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      ALsp
      ALsp
      Legend
      February 7, 2017

      That's pretty rude, Nancy.

      Anyway. The best advice the person could get would be to continue using his PC. Muse is a crazy bit of advice. Nuts. And any time you want to discuss programming environments, give me a private note. The last place a sane person would ever want to get into a debate like that would be this forum.

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 7, 2017

      I don't know what I said that was rude.   Telling people to buy software on eBay or Amazon without a warning  * buy at your own risk * is blatantly irresponsible.   Perhaps you're not aware of what's been going on recently so I'll fill you in.  

      Adobe runs software integrity checks.  And if the user has unknowingly installed non-genuine software on their system, they get warning notices every 15 minutes.   It's been happening a lot lately because there's a lot of counterfeit software floating around.

      Adobe Genuine software

      Adobe Genuine software FAQ

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      ALsp
      ALsp
      Legend
      February 7, 2017

      Just continue to use your PC. It's your only option unless you want to purchase a Mac version of Dreamweaver, which you can try to do by looking at used software sellers such as EBay or Amazon.

      Brackets would not be a good solution for you. First off, it is a code editor and you already said you are not a developer. Secondly, it is not a very good code editor beyond the denizens of this forum

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 7, 2017

      Actually Brackets is a good, lightweight code editor.  Al's opinions are not shared by everyone here.

      His advice to look for old software on eBay or Amazon is about the wrost suggestion he's ever made.  Not helpful and it could actually put you at risk for pirated malware.

      These days, there are more illegitimate copies floating around than legit ones.  Unless you get it from Adobe or an Adobe recognized re-seller, you're taking a risk.  And since MX 2004 is so old, it's going to be almost impossible to locate a genuine Mac version anymore.  Most modern Macs can't support it. 

      So you've reached that crossroads.  Either find another web design tool you like or as Al said, stick with your PC.

      Nancy

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      February 7, 2017

      No can do.  Windows software won't work on Mac & vice versa.

      Unfortunately, MX 2004 is waaaaaay beyond its end-of-life and no longer sold or supported because Macromedia does not exist anymore.

      If you can work with code, get Brackets.   I's an open source code editor that runs on Mac, Win or Linux.

      Brackets - A modern, open source code editor that understands web design.

      Nancy

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