Photoshop CS5.1 asks for legacy Java SE 6 runtime after updating macOS

I have only recently updated the software on my Mac - due to concerns about compatibility of updated software on a cutter that I have.

Now I have now updated the Mac software Adobe family products are reacting differently

are all working correctly.

all display the message below

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your os isn't compatible with legacy software. apple has a solution for that particular problem, Download Java for OS X 2017-001

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Hi

I followed the instructions - confirmation below

but still getting the same error message

Participating Frequently

you installed the wrong (v 8) java version. check your error message to see you need v 6 (which at the top of the message 1 linked page).

so how do i remove v8 and download v6 ?

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