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June 13, 2017
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Updated my Mac OS to Sierra and my CS5.1 requires Java SE 6 to run

  • June 13, 2017
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Updated Sierra on my Mac and my Adobe CS5.1 requires Java SE 6 to run Adobe. I downloaded legacy Java 6 and I am unable to complete the install it due to OS Sierra. I have so many projects to continue and right now if you hear a primal scream, its me!

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    Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

    Search the forum for Oliver Dowling and try the option recommended there. It involver placing a couple of empty folders to fool AI into thinking Java 6 is loaded on your machine.

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    Larry G. Schneider
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    Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 14, 2017

    Search the forum for Oliver Dowling and try the option recommended there. It involver placing a couple of empty folders to fool AI into thinking Java 6 is loaded on your machine.

    Legend
    June 13, 2017

    That was a very brave thing to do.

    Monika Gause
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    Community Expert
    June 13, 2017

    Downgrade the system or upgrade Illustrator to at least CC