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Updated LR 6 on Mac - will not open or launch

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January 10, 2018
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I updated LR6 CC version on my MacBook last week, cannot open the app. When I click on it to open, I receive an error message. Any help would be appreciated. I have already moved the lrdata Preview file and still nothing. Thanks for the assistance.

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Correct answer Just Shoot Me

It is because you shouldn't of updated to 6.14. LR 6.14 does not run on the version of OS X that is installed on your Mac.

** Lightroom CC 2015.1/Lightroom 6.1 and earlier versions are supported on Mac OS X v10.8. Lightroom CC 2015.6.1/Lightroom 6.6.1 and earlier are supported on Mac OS X v10.9. Lightroom CC 2015.6.12/Lightroom 6.12 and earlier are supported on Mac OS X v10.10.

Lightroom Classic CC system requirements

The last version that works on OS X 10.9.x is LR 6.6.1

You will need to Uninstall LR. Then go to the link below and download both the Base installed, it's at the top, and the 6.6.1 update.

Install the base program then update it to 6.6.1. Then NEVER Check for updates again.

Or you can upgrade OS X to a never version if your Mac supports it.

Download Photoshop Lightroom

Just Shoot MeCorrect answer

Legend

It is because you shouldn't of updated to 6.14. LR 6.14 does not run on the version of OS X that is installed on your Mac.

** Lightroom CC 2015.1/Lightroom 6.1 and earlier versions are supported on Mac OS X v10.8. Lightroom CC 2015.6.1/Lightroom 6.6.1 and earlier are supported on Mac OS X v10.9. Lightroom CC 2015.6.12/Lightroom 6.12 and earlier are supported on Mac OS X v10.10.

Lightroom Classic CC system requirements

The last version that works on OS X 10.9.x is LR 6.6.1

You will need to Uninstall LR. Then go to the link below and download both the Base installed, it's at the top, and the 6.6.1 update.

Install the base program then update it to 6.6.1. Then NEVER Check for updates again.

Or you can upgrade OS X to a never version if your Mac supports it.

Download Photoshop Lightroom

dgerety

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I think I know the answer, but I'm going to ask anyway. I've been running LR 6.14 for years on OS Catalina, but my 12 year old Mac Mini was showing signs of its age, so I upgraded to a new Mini running OS Ventura 13.5. LR won't open. Is it toast? I may have to get an A/B switch for my monitor and use the old Mini just for LR.

Thanks for help/advice. DG

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

That was what I figured. As an infrequent LR user, there's no way I will pay a monthly fee for 12.5. I may try the partition and Catalina OS instead. Many thanks, David

@dgerety Re: OS Catalina- Lr6 won't install!

"Lightroom 6 'perpetual' (last version was 6.14)

Lightroom 6.14 itself is 64-bit, but the installer and licensing code are 32-bit. If it’s already installed, Lightroom 6.14 may continue to work, but you won’t be able to install, uninstall or reactivate it. For these reasons, Adobe does not recommend using it on Catalina and it is not supported on Catalina.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/moving-lightroom-6-to-a-new-computer-macos/td-p/10754625

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

dj_paige

Legend

Updated to what?

If it is LR 6.14, this won't run on your operating system.

I believe the latest version of LR taht will run on your operating system is 6.6.1, but you should really look that up yourself in the System Requirements page for Lightroom.

"Lightroom 6 'perpetual' (last version was 6.14)

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