CC Update - Exit Code 160

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Hi,when trying to update my CC Photoshop to the latest version, I keep getting the following error at the end of the installation process:Exit Code: 160-------------------------------------- Summary -------------------------------------- - 2 fatal error(s), 0 error(s), 1 warnings(s) FATAL: Error (Code = 160) executing in command 'SetRegistryValueCommand' for package: 'AdobePhotoshop18-Core_x64', version:18.0.0.53FATAL: Error occurred in install of package (Name: AdobePhotoshop18-Core_x64 Version: 18.0.0.53). Error code: '160'WARN: Error Setting Registry - Start 64-bit:1 root:2 key:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Photoshop.exe name:Default type:REG_SZ data:C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2017\Photoshop.exe. Check for Registry permissions. (Error: Error 5 Zugriff verweigert)Any ideas how to get this done?Thanks,Timm

Ethereal_Sunflower98BC · Accepted Answer

It seems a permission issue with the registry key

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Photoshop.exe

I suggest you to contact Adobe technical support,

they may try to set the permission for you.

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use above link and click on still need help

sirasMK · Answer

The registry permissions aren't right.Enter "regedit" into the task bar (or "run", then "regedit")go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Photoshop.exeRight click on the Folder and set PermissionsChange Permissions of your user to Full ControlIf your Username isn't listed, add it to the list by adding your MS Win10 Account E-mail into the field.Check name on the right, click "OK" and set Permissions for your Username.Reinstall Photoshop and enjoy!

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