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FIX: Adobe Creative Cloud Installer Failed to Initialize

It’s recommended to reinstall the app to fix it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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To make use of any of the Adobe apps, you need to install the Adobe Creative Cloud installer.

However, some users have reported the Adobe Creative Cloud installer failed to initialize error while installing the app or updating the Adobe Application Manager on Windows.

This error can occur because of corrupt installation files, and you should address it immediately.

What can I do if theinstaller failed to initialize in Adobe?

What can I do if theinstaller failed to initialize in Adobe?

1. Reinstall Creative Cloud Desktop app

Adobe Creative Cloud

2. Rename the OBE Folder

As mentioned, this error mostly occurs due to older incomplete downloaded files or corrupt installation. By renaming the OBE folder, you allow the installer to install new files.

3. Repair Adobe Creative Cloud App

Keep this Adobe Creative Cloud built-in repair tool in mind; it might come in handy for other app issues.

4. Reinstall with Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner tool

We hope the solutions in this article will help you to resolve the Adobe Creative Cloud installer failed to initialize error in Windows 10.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.

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Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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