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Q: Need legacy Java SE 6 runtime

Hi Community,

Since upgrading to macOS Sierra, when I try to open Adobe Illustrator CS5, I get the message, To open “Adobe Illustrator CS5” you need to install the legacy Java SE 6 runtime. When I click on more info it opens a blank page. Can somebody tell me how to remedy/resolve/install this?

 

Does apple have a link for legacy Java SE 6 runtime?

iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Sep 28, 2016 1:57 PM

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  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 28, 2016 2:18 PM in response to tonydi31
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    Sep 28, 2016 2:18 PM in response to tonydi31
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    tonydi31 tonydi31 Sep 29, 2016 5:34 AM in response to tonydi31
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    Sep 29, 2016 5:34 AM in response to tonydi31

    Hi Eric,

    I went to install Java For OSX 2014-001 Software and got this message, java for OS X 2014-00 can't be installed on this disk. A newer version of this package is already installed? Installation Type & Installation are grayed out.

     

    What do I do now? I still can't open PhotoShop or  any of my Adobe software programs. I need to get this resolved ASAP!



    Thanks for you help!

    TonyDi31

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    tonydi31 tonydi31 Sep 29, 2016 7:09 AM in response to tonydi31
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    Sep 29, 2016 7:09 AM in response to tonydi31

    Hi Eric,

     

    I am trying to uninstall java 8 & reinstall Java SE 6 runtime. I can’t find the script in application tab?

     

    A tech site suggested using a code in terminal: sudo rm -fr /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

     

    I used it but nothing happens? I don’t see it removed in terminal? Nothing happens do I have the correct code?

     

    Thanks,

    TonyDi31

  • by Kurt Lang,Helpful

    Kurt Lang Kurt Lang Sep 29, 2016 12:10 PM in response to tonydi31
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    Sep 29, 2016 12:10 PM in response to tonydi31
    A tech site suggested using a code in terminal: sudo rm -fr /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

    While this particular command wasn't dangerous, you should never run Terminal commands without knowing what they do. The rm means remove. As in, delete. On top of that, you invoked sudo (Super User DO), which gives you temporary root power to delete almost anything. Luckily, that command would only delete Oracle's Java 7 or 8 from the folder named in the path, if it exists, and not system files.

     

    Follow Eric's link again to get the latest version of Apple's Java 6.

  • by tonydi31,Solvedanswer

    tonydi31 tonydi31 Sep 29, 2016 10:50 AM in response to Kurt Lang
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    Sep 29, 2016 10:50 AM in response to Kurt Lang

    Hi Kurt,

     

    Thanks, The download worked and I am up and running with my Adobe Software.... THANKS!

     

    Next time I will ask Community for advice before using a code I know nothing about... Not smart on my part!

     

    Thanks again!

    TonyDi31

  • by Kurt Lang,Helpful

    Kurt Lang Kurt Lang Sep 29, 2016 12:11 PM in response to tonydi31
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    Sep 29, 2016 12:11 PM in response to tonydi31

    You're welcome. Glad to hear you're up and running again.