where is the host file?

[carlosm26702014]

HI! I am having trouble during installation. From the online help (https://helpx.adobe.com/mx/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-network-issues.html), it seems that I need to change the "host" file. The first step is to "find the host file". How can I do this? I am on a mac running El Capitan.

[John T Smith · Accepted solution]

I think that is about Windows, but read check hosts file for blocked entries https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1912777

If you are trying to install something other than the latest Cloud programs, read below

That MAY be a false error message due to Mac El Capitan and OLD programs

This information is a MUST DO to install old programs on Mac El Capitan

-you may not get the same error message, but these two links will help with old programs

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

FAQ about Mac 10-11 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1979303

[carlosm26702014]

Thank you, John. The thread you provided was of great help. Carlos