Select the Creative Cloud icon in the Windows taskbar or the macOS menu bar to open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Last updated on
Oct 14, 2026
Learn how to resolve error code 179, "The installation path seems invalid" during Adobe app installation.
Error code 179 appears when the installer can’t use the selected installation path because it may contain restricted folders or insufficient permissions to install.
The selected installation path is invalid
Select the Account icon in the upper-right corner, and then select Preferences.
Select Apps from the left panel.
Select the Default location icon next to Install location.
Select a folder for installing your Creative Cloud apps.
Tip
When choosing an install location, select a path that:
- is on your local hard drive (not a network or external drive)
- contains no special characters or symbols
- allows full administrator access
- has enough free space
Common valid paths include C:\Program Files\Adobe on Windows and/Applications on macOS.
Select Done to save your changes.
Return to the Creative Cloud app and reinstall it.
Your app should now install successfully using the updated location. If the issue persists, review your installation logs to identify the specific fatal error causing the failure.
