How to change the default Adobe installation directory

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Adobeapps, like any other Windows apps, areinstalledon the root directory by default. This allows the developers to have all the files related toinstallationat a secure place which is less frequently accessed by the users. However, what if you want to change the adobeinstallationdirectory?

Unlike other Windows software that allows you to select theinstallationdirectory duringinstallation, theAdobeCreative Cloud app does not offer this option. But you can still install individualAdobeapps likePhotoshopandPremiereon your preferred location.

In this article, we will show you how to change theAdobeinstallationdirectory for newer as well as existinginstallation.

How do I change where Adobe installs to?

1. Change from the Adobe Creative Cloud interface

Creative Cloud will automatically install all the freshinstallationofAdobefiles in the newly selected directory. If you already have the appsinstalled, you need to uninstall and reinstall theAdobeapps one by one to move it to the new directory.

Adobe Creative Cloud installer failed to initialize? Follow the simple steps from this guide and fix the problem in no time.

2. Use Robocopy to move installed files

Note: Before trying this step,create a System Restore point. This will allow you to undo any changes if things go wrong.

If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at this guide.

Conclusion

Adobe by default does not offer the custom install option to the users, thus making it harder for you to install the files on a secondary partition or ahard drive. By following the steps in this article, you can overcome the limitation and change theAdobeinstallationdirectory with ease.

For any more questions or suggestions, feel free to reach for the comments section below.

How to change the default Adobe installation directory#

How do I change where Adobe installs to?#

1. Change from the Adobe Creative Cloud interface#

2. Use Robocopy to move installed files#

Conclusion#

How to change the default Adobe installation directory

How do I change where Adobe installs to?

1. Change from the Adobe Creative Cloud interface

2. Use Robocopy to move installed files

Conclusion