Creative Cloud desktop app crashes on launch

Open File Explorer from the Windows taskbar and type in the following path in the address bar at the top: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe

Right-click the Adobe folder and select Properties > Security, and then select Edit to set permissions.

Set the following permissions:

• Administrators: Full control
• System: Full Control

Select OK to close the Permissions dialog box.

Select Advanced in the Properties dialog box.

Select Change Permissions in the Advanced Security Settings.

Select Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object. Select OK, and then select Yes.

Select OK to close the Properties dialog box.

Press command + spacebar to open Spotlight Search.

In Spotlight Search, type /Library/Application Support/Adobe and select the Adobe folder in the search results. 

Once the Finder window opens, right-click the Adobe folder and then select Get Info.

Expand the Sharing & Permissions section.

Select the lock icon in the bottom-right corner. When prompted, enter your administrator username and password, and then select OK.

Set the following permissions:

• system: Read & Write
• admin: Read only
• everyone: Read only

Select the gear icon and select Apply To Enclosed Items.

Close the Get Info dialog box.