Unfortunately, the fix didn't stick. When the CC app told me it needed an update last night, I downloaded the update (because it wouldn't let me run AI unless I did), opened the .dmg file. It opened the DLOG (Initiating) and then wham: spinning beach ball forever. I have already tried: Activity Monitor & canceled the task Repaired permissions Restarted computer Re-downloaded the CC app --no good, same outcome so, I... Canceled the task in the Activity Monitor Plugged in the ethernet and turned off the WIFI (which is what fixed it, finally, the FIRST time this happened Shut down and restarted the computer Ran the Cleaner program [http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html] (uninstalled *every* Adobe program on my computer) Re-downloaded the CC app and attempted install --no good, same outcome Frustrated out of my mind at that point, I shut off the computer and walked away. I don't know how the hell I'm ever going to get any work done! I'm sure not convinced I should buy a subscription at this point. I think I'll have to let my trial expire and just do all my free-lance work at my daytime job! Adobe won't be making any more money from me that way.
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