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gary513r

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I have an 2009 Mac Pro that I just updated the system to 10.11.6 with a clean install. Reinstalled my Adobe CS4 apps and they won't run.
Each program asks for "legacy Java SE 6 runtime". Installed the Java link from Apple help but says it needs this older version to run. Can't find this older Java anywhere? Is there a solution?
 

CoastalOR

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Here you go. I found this Apple page with a search for "Legacy Java SE 6 runtime for Mac":
 

gary513r

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Mar 16, 2009
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Thanks, but have tried that link and all I can find to download is the newest version - Java 8 update 301. Restarted after installing it but it still won't let Adobe CS4 programs work. Keeps asking for "legacy Java SE 6 runtime".
 

casperes1996

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Thanks, but have tried that link and all I can find to download is the newest version - Java 8 update 301. Restarted after installing it but it still won't let Adobe CS4 programs work. Keeps asking for "legacy Java SE 6 runtime".
The supplied link really should give you a JavaForOSX.pkg with Java 1.6

However, if it won't work with the link, install it with Homebrew.
brew install java6
 

Idun098TZZ

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Nov 9, 2021
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Hi,
yes, you have to download it from the Apple support page. After downloading the Java SE 6 installer, double-click on the JavaforOS.dmg file and launch the installer, double-click JavaforOSX.pkg.
I recommend you read this one and follow the step-by-step guide. I was helping a friend to do so and this helps, hope it does with you the same :)

Cheers
 
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