Error 176 causes installation failure

Last updated on Nov 19, 2025

Learn how to resolve error code 176 "Unable to install on a network drive" during Adobe app installation.

Error code 176 indicates that you are trying to install the app on a network drive, which isn't supported. To resolve the error, change the installation location for your apps and reinstall the app.

The network drive is blocking the installation

Note

We recommend installing your Adobe apps on a local drive or partition on your computer.

Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Select the Account icon in the upper right corner, and then choose Preferences.

Account icon and Preferences option in Creative Cloud desktop app menu. — Access app preferences through the Account menu to modify installation settings.

Select Apps from the left panel.

Adobe Creative Cloud preferences panel open on the “Apps” tab, showing options for auto-update, install location, and bandwidth use. — Manage app preferences such as auto-update, install location, and bandwidth usage.

Select the edit icon next to Install location, and choose your preferred folder for Creative Cloud app installations.

Adobe Creative Cloud preferences panel open on the “Apps” tab, highlighting the “Installing” section where users can set the default install location. — Change the default installation location for your Creative Cloud apps.

Select Done to apply the changes.

Install the app again.

Error 171 causes installation failure

Error 177 causes installation failure

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