Error 176 causes installation failure

Last updated on Oct 14, 2026

Error 176 occurs when Creative Cloud apps are installed on a network drive. Resolve it by switching to a local install location.

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.

Select the Creative Cloud icon in the Windows taskbar or the macOS menu bar to open the Creative Cloud desktop app.

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

Account icon and Preferences option in Creative Cloud desktop app menu. — The Account menu also provides access to account details, plan information, membership benefits, and sign-out options.

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. — The Apps preferences section centralizes app management settings, helping maintain a consistent installation and update experience across Creative Cloud apps.

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

The installation location setting is shared across Creative Cloud apps, helping maintain a consistent app deployment location on the device.

Select Done to apply the changes.

Install the app again.

Error 171 causes installation failure

Error 177 causes installation failure

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