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davidb65487820
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September 25, 2018
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Photoshop CS4 NOT Working

  • September 25, 2018
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I bought a stand alone version of Photoshop CS4 ... paid a substantial sum ... and not working

I am using a Mac Laptop ... OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6

Incredibly frustrating

What can I do to get Photoshop working on my computer again ?

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    Mike_Gondek10189183
    Community Expert
    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 25, 2018

    What ever you do not upgrade your OS, as the 10.11.6 might be the issue versus 10.11

    Older versions of Photoshop system requirements

    What  is happening when you try to boot CS4, how far exactly do you get?

    Downgrading  Java might help

    Reverting to a Previous Version of Java for Mac | UO Information Technology

    davidb65487820
    davidb65487820Author
    Participant
    September 25, 2018

    Thank you for your attempts to help

    The answer to your question is - when I open and close the program - I get no where

    As for OS X - I have a Mac Book Pro … and its is set up for automatic updates

    T
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    September 25, 2018

    Well, you're running an obsolete system. But keep doing that, because it's the only chance you have of running such ancient apps. Be sure you understand the risks of opting out of running up to date systems, which brings with it the joy of repurchasing many apps.

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    Anonymous
    September 25, 2018

    Hi

    What exactly are you having issues with, installing, opening, crashing etc, please provide more detailed information in order for someone to be able help you

    davidb65487820
    davidb65487820Author
    Participant
    September 25, 2018

    Getting an error message on Bridge

    " The Adobe Bridge Home Service has been discontinued in order to focus resources on other services "

    I can not use Photoshop or Bridge

    Mike_Gondek10189183
    Community Expert
    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 25, 2018

    Did you ever have a trial of CC loaded on this computer?

    Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

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