Error code 43 when installing Creative Cloud desktop app

"Installer was unable to copy a critical file/directory." (Error code: 43)

When installing or updating the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app, you receive an error, "Installer was unable to copy a critical file/directory. Please try installing again. (Error code: 43)"

This error can occur when the installer doesn't have proper read/write access to a critical file or directory. To resolve the issue, try the following solutions in order.

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