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January 19, 2018
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IllustratorCS6 and Java

  • January 19, 2018
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I just updated to High Sierra on my MacBookPro and now get a window with this message:

In order to open Adobe Illustrator CS6.app you need to install the legacy Java SE 6 runtime.  Click "more info..." to visit the legacy Java SE 6 download website.

When I clicked more info it took me to the website.  I downloaded it and attempted to open it, when I got the message that a more recent Java was installed on my computer.  I dumped what I had just installed and couldn't find a more recent Java on my computer.

I contacted Apple Support they helped me install an up to date Java and told me to uninstall Illustrator and to reinstall.  Just wondered if there is more to it than that.

Any suggestions and help would be appreciated.  Indesign works fine as well as Photoshop.  Flash player is also not working.

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    Correct answer kglad

    you won't be able to use ai without thta legacy java and even with it you can expect some problems because your os is not compatible with older software.

    that said, adobe's posted a work-around which may help:  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    January 19, 2018

    you won't be able to use ai without thta legacy java and even with it you can expect some problems because your os is not compatible with older software.

    that said, adobe's posted a work-around which may help:  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

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    bdquiltsAuthor
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    January 19, 2018

    Do I have to have a Creative Cloud Membership to do this?  I have the hard disks for CS5.5 but not CS6.  If I remember correctly that was a direct upgrade, but I don't think I ever got hard disks for CS6.

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    bdquiltsAuthor
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    January 20, 2018

    you could try finding a mac with a compatible os.


    And just use it for my work with illustrator.  I went to Java and found this suggestion Java for OS X 2014-001: How to re-enable the Apple-provided Java SE 6 web plug-in and Web Start features - Apple Support

    Is there any way to get just Illustrator? 

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