Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Last updated on
Dec 11, 2025
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 that block installation.
The selected installation path is invalid
Select the Account icon in the upper-right corner and choose Preferences.
Select Apps from the left panel.
Select the edit icon next to the 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
The common valid paths include C:\Program Files\Adobe on Windows and the /Applications directory on macOS.
Select Done to save your changes.
Return to the Creative Cloud app and install the app again.
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.
