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January 4, 2019
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Indesign CS6 Crashes on Mac OS Mojave

  • January 4, 2019
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Hi, I have a Mac Book Pro from 2014. I am working with CS6 on it. Up to the latest update about a week ago was zero problem. Since then when I start Indesign it immediately crashes.

I updated Adobe and tried a lot of different thing but it did not resolve it.

I had only in one way operation if I log in as Root User and than it stays stable and can work with it.

I do not really want to work as a root user all the time, I consider it a bit too dangerous.

I think it is a permission problem as the last update was on security. This is just a guess.

Is there anyone that could have a look at it?

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    Correct answer Bill Silbert

    What did you mean when you said that you had "updated Adobe"? There haven't been updates for CS6 in a long time. One other suggestion to add to Bob's, if you want to keep using CS6 buy an old Mac from eBay with an OS earlier than El Capitan and run it on that.

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    smgaetano
    Participant
    February 13, 2019

    Affinity suite is becoming a valid alternative...

      Steve Werner
      Community Expert
      Steve WernerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 13, 2019

      ...if your needs are modest and your expectations are set low. Testers have reported a lot of bugs. Just saying.

      bg40171398
      bg40171398Author
      Participant
      January 7, 2019

      Downgraded to Sierra, works perfectly again. Thanks anyhow all the input. Sorry for being stubborn, I just could not believe that there is no solution. 

        BobLevine
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        BobLevineCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        January 7, 2019

        I see you marked your own response as correct. While you may be lucky enough to run CS6 on Sierra, it's not supported on anything later than 10.10 so I've unmarked it as correct and instead chose one of the multiple responses pointing that out.

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        angular_Canvas15A8
        Participating Frequently
        February 1, 2019

        Whether it is supported or whether it runs are two different things. CS6 works up to High Sierra (10.13) - all the apps are functioning well on my iMac with that OS. It's not a question of luck - it works. Computers don't work by luck - they are entirely logical devices. Your attitude to the OP is rather patronising and unhelpful IMO. Your comment to "Roll back to that, upgraded to CC, learn to live with it, or find an alternative layout application" seems to reflect your lack of practical experience running CS6 on a later OS and makes your adjustment of the OPs 'Correct' attribution look like an unjust intervention.

          Willi Adelberger
          Community Expert
          Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          January 5, 2019

          CS6 is not supported in Mac OS X 10.14.

          Stop working as Super User as it can cause huge damage to the computer. The super user is only for were rare administration work and is reserved for repairing tasks of your computer, but not to work in that environment.

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            Notso
            Participating Frequently
            January 4, 2019

            I am now a veteran of updating to Mojave without understanding the terrible consequences of doing so to my old Adobe inDesign. I spent so many hours trying to get a solution, it is embarrassing.

            The advice to get an older machine with old OS and run CS6 is very sound advice.

              Bill Silbert
              Community Expert
              Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
              Community Expert
              January 4, 2019

              What did you mean when you said that you had "updated Adobe"? There haven't been updates for CS6 in a long time. One other suggestion to add to Bob's, if you want to keep using CS6 buy an old Mac from eBay with an OS earlier than El Capitan and run it on that.

              bg40171398
              bg40171398Author
              Participant
              January 4, 2019

              Sorry, I updated Mojave as there was a security update, not CS6.

              BobLevine
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              BobLevineCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              January 4, 2019

              CS6 is not supported under anything later than 10.10. Roll back to that, upgraded to CC, learn to live with it, or find an alternative layout application.

              bg40171398
              bg40171398Author
              Participant
              January 4, 2019

              Dear Bob, I have seen you reply on this matter for other similar questions and I must say that this must be incorrect, because if I log on as Root I can use Indesign CS6 with no problem. Also before the last update (about a week ago) I was using it with also no problem. I have CS6 web premium package and all other elements are fully functional with no problem, only InDesign. So I suggest to reconsider your statement and let others to find the solution. Thank you!

                Bill Silbert
                Community Expert
                Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                January 4, 2019

                The real point is that CS6 is not supported for Mojave. You certainly are free to try running as Root but you should be aware that whatever success you have with it will be a matter of luck. There is no safety net.

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