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December 25, 2024
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Progress is slower than usual. Working on resolving issue...

  • December 25, 2024
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I am currently experiencing an issue with downloading Adobe applications through the Creative Cloud. The download progress has been slower than usual, often getting stuck at 1%. The Creative Cloud application also displays a warning message stating, "Progress is slower than usual. We're working on resolving this issue."

I have verified that my internet connection is stable and running at normal speeds, so I believe the issue lies with the Creative Cloud downloader itself. Despite multiple attempts to restart the download, the issue persists.

Could you please provide any guidance or steps I can take to resolve this? Any assistance in addressing this slow download issue would be greatly appreciated.

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 25, 2024

start here IF you can't connect, https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/update-operating-system-and-browser.html

 

if you can (eventually) connect, reset the cc desktop app by making sure it's in the foreground, then press:

Win: Ctrl + Alt + R
Mac: Cmd + Opt + R


if that fails, repair per https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/creative-cloud-install-stuck.html


if that fails and you have windows, open your control panel > add/remove programs > cc desktop app > repair

if that fails, uninstall using the correct uninstaller from https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html#sa_src=web-messaging and then reinstall using*


if that fails, do a clean cc install carefully following each applicable step:

uninstall every cc app including preferences per https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-remove-app.html

then uninstall the cc desktop app, again using the correct uninstaller per https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html#sa_src=web-messaging

clean your computer of cc files per http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html

check for, and if available, update your os

if windows is your os, repair all ms visual c++ versions that can be repaired (use google if you don't know how to do this)

if windows is your os update your ms visual c++, if it can be updated (use google if you don't know how to do this)

restart your computer (don't skip this)

reinstall the cc desktop app using the "alternative download links" at the bottom of the page at https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-app-download.html

use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials>

if that fails, you probably have a corrupt user account. google your os and how to create a new one.

yanin5771
Participant
January 30, 2026

But why all the fuss? Does Adobe think we're programmers? We're paying for a service that YOU YOURSELVES FORCE US TO USE ONLINE. Take care of your own problems and fix what you're causing. Add more servers, use more AI, update the infrastructure that supports a multi-platform online service. Enough with 50 steps to solve a single problem! Complete ineptitude in making an online system work.

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 30, 2026

@yanin5771 

 

do you have a question/issue?