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Illustrator 30.8 · Fixed bug

False Wacom driver warning blocks Open With on launch

Fixed in Illustrator 31.0, according to Adobe’s release notes. The bug was reported for Illustrator 30.8. It happens on macOS only.

Status
Fixed in 31.0
Severity
Major
Affects
Specific feature
System
macOS only

The fix · Illustrator 31.0

“(macOS) A false Wacom driver warning appears on every launch on macOS, even when the tablet is working correctly.”
Adobe’s release notes

Workaround · if you stay on Illustrator 30.8

Dismiss the warning each time; tablet works with pressure once past the dialog.

Timeline

  1. Aug 28, 2026Reported on Illustrator 30.8
  2. Nov 10, 2026Fixed in Illustrator 31.0per Adobe’s release notes

The report

4 votes · 2 replies

Reported on macOS by 2 people (from the report and 3 replies).

“Persistent Wacom driver warning in Illustrator on macOS Tahoe”

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