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April 4, 2017
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CS4 Crashes on Mac Sierra

  • April 4, 2017
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I am currently upgraded to Sierra on my mac and CS4 keeps crashing. Is there a way to fix this problem or do I need to upgrade to a newer version of Photoshop?

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    Correct answer John T Smith

    install OLD Java runtime if needed https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572?locale=en_US

    If the above doesn't help, you have upgraded your computer operating system past compatibility

    Owners of old programs simply have problems with Mac El Capitan/Sierra... none of which is Adobe's fault... Adobe did not change your old program to make it stop working... Apple changed their operating system and THAT is why your old programs won't work, not because of anything Adobe did... Also... every time Apple issues an update, there is the risk that an old program that HAS been working will STOP working... bottom line, old programs require a matching old operating system

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    April 4, 2017

    install OLD Java runtime if needed https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572?locale=en_US

    If the above doesn't help, you have upgraded your computer operating system past compatibility

    Owners of old programs simply have problems with Mac El Capitan/Sierra... none of which is Adobe's fault... Adobe did not change your old program to make it stop working... Apple changed their operating system and THAT is why your old programs won't work, not because of anything Adobe did... Also... every time Apple issues an update, there is the risk that an old program that HAS been working will STOP working... bottom line, old programs require a matching old operating system