CS4 with G5?

WendyS · Nov 14, 2012, 05:48 PM

I've searched and searched, but nothing I've been able to find in the forums seems to get me anywhere...any help would be appreciated!

I just purchased an old G5, most of the system wiped before my purchase. It's running Tiger. I've got a box set of CS4 Master and have been unsuccessfully desperately trying to up load it since the purchase. When I put the disc in, the CS4 Master Collection icon comes up but nothing happens. When I click the icon, there is no 'install' option and when trying the 'setup.exe' there's no option for install in the box it brings up...

Please help!

Intell · Nov 14, 2012, 06:35 PM

Sounds like you have a Windows version of CS4. You need the Mac version.

Nameci · Nov 14, 2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Intell

Sounds like you have a Windows version of CS4. You need the Mac version.

I agree she got the windows version. "setup.exe" says it all.

I have CS4 on my G5.

Jessica Lares · Nov 14, 2012, 07:25 PM

I think if you just download the CS4 package for OS X, you can still use the Windows serial with it. I'm also using CS4 on my G5.

eyoungren · Nov 14, 2012, 07:40 PM

Wirelessly posted

Don't know why anyone would expect Windows software to work on a Mac like it does on a PC, especially a PowerPC Mac. Even with Intel Macs you'd need another app or to boot into Windows to achieve this.

In any case finding Mac CS4 installers if you don't have them may be a difficult hunt. Adobe has the very bad habit of obliterating previous version installers off their servers when they release a new version.

Jethryn Freyman · Nov 16, 2012, 01:27 AM

Ha, that's the Windows version...

You need the Mac version. I've got Photoshop CS4 Extended on my G5.

Starfighter · Nov 16, 2012, 01:48 AM

OP: What is 1+1?
- It's 2.
- It depends on what you're asking, the sum or the two or the equation in it self.
- 2.
- It's 2.
- 2.
- 2.
- 2.

/end winy complaint about people not reading earlier responses

As others have said, .exe is a Windows file that isn't compatible with OS X. You usually want to see .dmg-files or something like .sit, .tar or .smi. Although I think .sit can be used under Windows as well... Hm.

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WendyS macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	CS4 with G5? I've searched and searched, but nothing I've been able to find in the forums seems to get me anywhere...any help would be appreciated! I just purchased an old G5, most of the system wiped before my purchase. It's running Tiger. I've got a box set of CS4 Master and have been unsuccessfully desperately trying to up load it since the purchase. When I put the disc in, the CS4 Master Collection icon comes up but nothing happens. When I click the icon, there is no 'install' option and when trying the 'setup.exe' there's no option for install in the box it brings up... Please help!
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Intell macrumors G4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Inside	Sounds like you have a Windows version of CS4. You need the Mac version. __________________ Last edited by Intell; Yesterday at 11:50 AM.
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eyoungren macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA	Wirelessly posted Don't know why anyone would expect Windows software to work on a Mac like it does on a PC, especially a PowerPC Mac. Even with Intel Macs you'd need another app or to boot into Windows to achieve this. In any case finding Mac CS4 installers if you don't have them may be a difficult hunt. Adobe has the very bad habit of obliterating previous version installers off their servers when they release a new version. __________________ 17" PBG4: 1GHZ, 2GB RAM, 100GB HD • 17" PBG4 DLSD-HD: 1.67 GHZ, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD \| LEOPARD OSX 10.5.8 iPhone 5: BLACK, 64GB, SPRINT, EVERYTHING DATA FAMILY PLAN (Unlimited)
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Jethryn Freyman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia	Ha, that's the Windows version... You need the Mac version. I've got Photoshop CS4 Extended on my G5. __________________ Power Mac G5 - 2x 1.8GHz - 4GB - ATI Fire GL X3 256MB - 10.5.8 Macbook Pro 3,1 - 6GB - 240GB OWC SSD - 10.6.8 www.michaelanthonyralph.com/blog/
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Starfighter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden	OP: What is 1+1? - It's 2. - It depends on what you're asking, the sum or the two or the equation in it self. - 2. - It's 2. - 2. - 2. - 2. /end winy complaint about people not reading earlier responses As others have said, .exe is a Windows file that isn't compatible with OS X. You usually want to see .dmg-files or something like .sit, .tar or .smi. Although I think .sit can be used under Windows as well... Hm. __________________ In arguments the losers are the winners - because they learn something. Video Game Luddite
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