Installing CS6 Standard on mac

[chezadw]

Having had problems with macOS (Sierra) Photoshop CS6 is complaining that one of more files in the application folder is missing, and telling me I must reinstall photoshop.  I've downloaded the current CS6 dmg file, but when I open it and try to run the Installer it gives the following message - Installer failed to initialize.  This could be due to a missing file.  Please download Adobe Support Advisor to detect the problem.  The link provided

Adobe - Adobe Support Advisor

takes me to a page which tells me that this is discontinued.

I have my serial number etc.  How do I achieve the install?  I'm sure this has been covered elsewhere but I'm going in circles around the Adobe Help pages.

Thanks for the help

[kglad]

even though your error message may not seem related to the issue discussed in this link, try it:

http://mac-how-to.wonderhowto.com/how-to/open-third-party-apps-from-unidentified-developers-mac-os-x...

if you still see the 'installer failed to initialize' error:

start at the top and work your way down applying applicable fixes until your problem is resolved.

if cc (win):  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-application-failed.html

if, your error is:

"Installer failed to initialize. File not found." or "Installer failed to initialize. This could be due to missing files."

first, rename OOBE Folder to OOBE.old.

to find OOBE:

64 bit win OS: Program Files x86\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

32 bit win OS: Program Files \Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

mac os: HD>library>application support>adobe>caps

mac os: USER>library>application support>adobe>OOB

if that fails or isn't the exact error you see, uninstall, clean (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html) and reinstall.

if you're using a dvd to install:

copy the disc contents to a desktop directory and install from that directory.

if you're using a mac:

1. Try to Create a new user account in Mac with Administrator Priviledges.

2. Login to the New user, Navigate to Mac HD> Application> Utilities> Adobe Installer folder, Locate products like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Air and un-install them

3. Navigate to User Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

4. Navigate to Mac HD> Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

5. Start the installation again.

if everything applicable above fails, check your installation logs:

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-install-using-logs-elements.html

[Bani Verma · Accepted solution]

Hi Chezadw,

As you have mentioned that you are getting error message "Installer failed to initialize" while trying to install Adobe Photoshop CS6, In addition to what kglad has suggested i would recommend you to follow the troubleshooting steps shared here as well: Installing Creative Suite on macOS 10.12 (Sierra).

Let us know if this helps.

[chezadw]

Thanks to both for the responses.  As the response from Bani looked a very simple one to test (and if it succeeded meant I could get on Photoshopping without more investigation) I tried it first and it worked perfectly.   I have no idea why my searches didn't find the Sierra page indicated - very clear.

Thanks for the help @kglad.  As Bani's worked I'm afraid I didn't try your suggestions but I'm grateful

[kglad]

great!  all's well that ends well.