Updated Mac Os to bigsur and my CS4 doesnt work. I tried downloading and reinstalling does not work

[Max2676505912c2]

Im not sure what to do? I updated to big sur. Photoshop CS4 does not work. I pay a monthly that i havent been able to use. I try and uninstall and it doesnt work. Says: The developer of this app needs to update it to work with this version of macOS. Contact the developer for more information.

Then i deleted it from my folder and when i download the new photoshop, i double click on installer and it doesnt do anything?

What do i need to do to get it working?

[LinSims]

Let me move this to the Download & Install forum for you, which is the appropriate forum for your question.

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[kglad]

big sur is not compatible with cs4.  there's no work-around for using cs4 with any 64 bit-only os like big sur.

you can use an older os, or use more recent adobe programs that are compatible with big sur.

if you have an adobe subscription, you have access to compatible apps in your plan.  why don't you use them?

[Peru Bob]

Then i deleted it from my folder and when i download the new photoshop, i double click on installer and it doesnt do anything?

By @Max2676505912c2

 You can't just delete folders, you have to uninstall.

I suggest that you use the Cleaner Tool, restart the computer, and then try installing compatible programs.

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

[Nancy OShea]

CS4 is legacy software from 2008.  You need modern software that's compatible with new  operating systems.  Keep your old computer to run legacy CS4 & never upgrade it.  

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