Error message when installing Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app

Check your Internet connection.

The Creative Cloud desktop app requires an Internet connection to download and update apps. Verify that you can connect to the Internet, disconnect and then reconnect.

Start your system in Safe Mode with Networking

Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking and then try to download the Creative Cloud app.

• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10
• Mac

Identify any installation conflicts.

• If you have a firewall, it may be interfering with the install. Contact an administrator to help you disable it temporarily to install Creative Cloud apps.
• Sometimes antivirus software can interfere with the download. See your antivirus documentation for information on temporarily disabling virus check.
  

Try a different download link.

If none of the solutions above resolve the issue, try downloading the application directly. You'll need to sign in from the upper right corner of your browser and enter your Adobe ID and password.

Download the ZIP file containing the executable uninstaller (.exe).

Extract Creative Cloud Uninstaller.zip.

Run the executable installer file, Creative Cloud Uninstaller.exe.

The installer prompts you to confirm that you want to uninstall the Creative Cloud desktop app. Review the message and click Uninstall.

The uninstaller removes the app from your computer and displays a confirmation message. Click Close.

Download and reinstall the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Get help with this step if you have questions about the download and installation process.

Download the Zip file and mount the DMG file.

Depending on your security settings, you may receive a warning to open the uninstaller from the mounted DMG file. Click Open to continue.

The installer prompts you to confirm that you want to uninstall the Creative Cloud desktop app. Review the message and click Uninstall.

The uninstaller removes the app from your computer and displays a confirmation message. Click Close.

Download and reinstall the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Get help with this step if you have questions about the download and installation process.

Still not working?

Double-check to make sure your issue isn’t related to system requirements. If that doesn’t resolve it, your issue could be related to your router setup, hardware firewalls or proxies, or other advanced connectivity issues.

Contact us for assistance.