CS5.5 on El Capitan

I just purchased a 21" iMac running El Capitan. They told me my old programs would work. CS5.5 has illustrator 5.1 and it asks to update a java script 6. After I did that I get a message saying to uninstall and re-install the application. When I try that it says it can't be don because the original item can't be found. Any ideas would be helpful. Getting a headache!

I believe the the Java you are looking for is this version from Apple, https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?locale=en_US.

I wouldn't use that old version (called "legacy" by Apple) on OS X or Sierra:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204036

Adobe's software has always used the legacy version of Java SE with their apps.

But it can use the new, security-updated version too.

I have downloaded both of those and still get the same error message(s) With the app I get 'Uninstall and re-install.....' Error Code 6
On un-install I get the exact same message and error code. I do need to get this computer up and running. I only use Illustrator, In-Design, and Acrobat.
Rarely use Photoshop but it would be nice if it would open to adjust pictures, that's all I use it for.
I will check back tomorrow after work. Thank you all in advance for the suggestions.

Try to reinstall the Adobe CS5.5 software.

ferrarr said:

Try to reinstall the Adobe CS5.5 software.

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And maybe try doing so after all the old bits and pieces have been uninstalled.

And BTW: This site says parts of Adobe CS5.5 are questionable with El Capitan, heck it says that for several earlier OS X versions as well!!!

http://roaringapps.com/apps?index=a




- Patrick
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...and how do you suppose I 're-install the software'? I cannot re-install OR 'un-install' without the error message.
my 'ORIGINAL' software is on a CD. Hmm.

Did you follow these instructions, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/uninstall-creative-suite-cs5-cs5.html?