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January 7, 2023
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Reinstall

  • January 7, 2023
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Hi, I had to reset my laptop because I had malware or some issue so I had to reinstall all my apps, etc. I am trying to download creative cloud and when I click on download nothing happens. I tried the direct exe also and it goes to 2% then fails with an error message of error code 201. Anyone else have this happen?

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Correct answer kglad

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

NOTE: win 11 users that have trouble with the latest win 10 installer often have success with the older win 10 installer.

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Nancy OShea
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Community Expert
January 7, 2023

 

Download Creative Cloud desktop app by logging-in below.

https://creativecloud.adobe.com/

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 7, 2023

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

NOTE: win 11 users that have trouble with the latest win 10 installer often have success with the older win 10 installer.

Participant
January 8, 2023

Thank you very much! I followed your instructions and it is a success! I appreciate you.

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 8, 2023

good to hear!  (and you're welcome.)