Will my Adobe creative suite 4 still work in OS Sierra?

It is the correct link. In case there's something wrong with that one, here it is again.

Download Java for OS X 2015-001

The page should appear like this:

If you still can't get to it, just go to Google and put in "java 6 for Apple" as the search phrase (without the quote marks). The first or second link named Download Java for OS X 2015-001 - Apple Support will go to the same place.

The older suite is looking for Apple's Java 6. You can get it here:

Download Java for OS X 2015-001

No, there's no risk. The OS will not allow this older version to work in any web browser. As far as running Java apps directly on your Mac, it's no more dangerous than a non-Java third party app.

Do you mean the literal version 4, or CS4 (which is version 11)?

I realize the CS means "creative suite", but they've called much older suite packages by the same name. Such as Design Suite, Production Suite, etc.

this is helpbirds and I have Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection and am trying to get it to work on Sierra. Photoshop CS4 is asking me to install 'the legacy Java SE 6 runtime'. Is there a downside to doing this and do you know if it will work? I would be happy if I could have access to Acrobat Pro 9, Photoshop CS4 and InDesign, I could live without the other programs. Help and thanks.

I downloaded this legacy version yesterday so that my CS5 Master Collection version of Illustrator would work - and it does. However I have been worrying that my Mac will use this old version of Java which may not be as secure as later versions.

Are you saying the later OS (10.12.6 in my case) will only use this old version as required? I was wondering if I should keep reverting and then updating as needed according to what software I was using.

Thank you so much for any help. I have been searching for hours to see if I should update Java to the latest version again, and worrying!

Are you saying the later OS (10.12.6 in my case) will only use this old version as required?

Yes. Only older apps that call for it (like your Adobe suites) will use Java 6. The OS will not use it for anything of its own.

If you have need of Java in a browser, you have to install Oracle's Java 8. Both 6 and 8 can be on your system at the same time. If you don't go anywhere on the web that needs Java, then you don't need Java 8 installed.

Thank you so much! That's so clever! I cannot see Java anywhere. When I tried to run their program to ascertain which version I have, it wants me to download Java to check, so I'm guessing I don't have Java 8.

Really appreciate your response, thank you. I can relax 🙂

To verify Java 6 has been installed (besides the fact your apps now launch), is to open Terminal and type the following:

java -version

Press Enter. It should return something like java 1.6.4 installed.

No one knows why Oracle names Java versions this way. The 1 proceeds all versions. The second and third point numbers are the actual version. 6.4 for this example. I say Oracle even for Apple's version 6 because Apple used to get the final Java code from Oracle and rewrite it to work in the Mac OS. After version 6, Apple basically told Oracle to write their own software. If you want Java to run on a Mac, write the Mac version yourself. That, and Apple was starting their push to get Java and Flash sent to the dustbin of history. Both of which, being such huge security laden pieces of software, deserve to be sent.

That is so helpful Kurt. I have done that - first time ever on Terminal - and it says 'java version "1.6.0_65" ' . So it looks like no other version is installed. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I can't tell you how you have put my mind at rest! Thank you!!!

Hello.

This link doesn't work, I can't even download the package.

Are there any other links available?

I've just tried it and it is downloading. Try refreshing the page or restart Safari or whatever browser you are using, or just Restart the Mac.

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Yup, that confirms it. The number means version 6, release 65 (65 total updates to version 6 since its initial release for bug and security fixes).