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My CC Desktop App Manager is 'missing'. Having difficulty re-installing.

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I'm a pc owner with Windows 10.  I subscribe to the CC Photography package.  It's been working fine until today and now it's saying that the desktop app manager is 'missing'.  I've tried installing it from the website and it either 'stops working' before the download is complete or 'installer failed to initialise.  Please download Abobe SupportAdviser to detect the problem.'  SupportAdviser has now been discontinued so not much used.  I really need help to allow me to re-install the app manager and regain access to PS, Bridge and Lightroom, along with my photos.

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Correct answer kglad

start at the top and work your way down applying applicable fixes until your problem is resolved.

uninstall everything cc, clean per Use the Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems, restart your computer and reinstall the cc desktop app from Download Adobe Creative Cloud apps | Free Adobe CC trial

if cc (win):  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-application-failed.html

if, your error is:

"Installer failed to initialize. File not found." or "Installer failed to initialize. This could be due to missing files."

first, rename OOBE Folder to OOBE.old.

to find OOBE:

64 bit win OS: Program Files x86\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

32 bit win OS: Program Files \Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

mac os: HD>library>application support>adobe>caps

mac os: USER>library>application support>adobe>OOB

if that fails or isn't the exact error you see, uninstall, clean (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html) and reinstall.

if you're using a dvd to install:

copy the disc contents to a desktop directory and install from that directory.

if you're using a mac:

1. Try to Create a new user account in Mac with Administrator Priviledges.

2. Login to the New user, Navigate to Mac HD> Application> Utilities> Adobe Installer folder, Locate products like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Air and un-install them

3. Navigate to User Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

4. Navigate to Mac HD> Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

5. Start the installation again.

if everything applicable above fails, check your installation logs:

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-install-using-logs-elements.html

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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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September 30, 2015

start at the top and work your way down applying applicable fixes until your problem is resolved.

uninstall everything cc, clean per Use the Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems, restart your computer and reinstall the cc desktop app from Download Adobe Creative Cloud apps | Free Adobe CC trial

if cc (win):  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-application-failed.html

if, your error is:

"Installer failed to initialize. File not found." or "Installer failed to initialize. This could be due to missing files."

first, rename OOBE Folder to OOBE.old.

to find OOBE:

64 bit win OS: Program Files x86\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

32 bit win OS: Program Files \Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

mac os: HD>library>application support>adobe>caps

mac os: USER>library>application support>adobe>OOB

if that fails or isn't the exact error you see, uninstall, clean (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html) and reinstall.

if you're using a dvd to install:

copy the disc contents to a desktop directory and install from that directory.

if you're using a mac:

1. Try to Create a new user account in Mac with Administrator Priviledges.

2. Login to the New user, Navigate to Mac HD> Application> Utilities> Adobe Installer folder, Locate products like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Air and un-install them

3. Navigate to User Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

4. Navigate to Mac HD> Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

5. Start the installation again.

if everything applicable above fails, check your installation logs:

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-install-using-logs-elements.html