having same issue when starting download application initialization error

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September 4, 2016
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I have downloaded the adobe update and every time i open it it asks for my password, i punch it in, and then it says "application initialization error" every time

anyone got any ideaS?

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disforcfcAuthor

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I'm on OS X 10

i download it from the adobe website directly

I'm using safari, chrome has an auto matic java feature

i explained exactly what happens

i open it up, it asks for pass word, then the box comes up saying application initialization error

jeromiec83223024

Inspiring

This password prompt is presented by your operating system, and is intended to keep you from accidentally installing software.

If this is your personal machine and you don't need a password to log into the computer when it first starts up, you can probably leave the password blank and click OK to get past this prompt. If this is your personal machine and your normal password isn't working, check to make sure that CAPS LOCK is off, and type the password carefully.

If this is your work machine and it's asking for an Administrator password, well, you'll need to have a conversation with your friendly IT person.

If you're still stumped, you may need to reset the password on your Mac:

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18653

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14325

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201240

jeromiec83223024

Inspiring

Actually, you're having a weirder problem, but I'll leave that recommendation for completeness.

What's the dot-version of the operating system that you're using? A complete version would be something like 10.11.6. You can find it from Apple > About This Mac. MacOS 10 covers a span of 15 years at this point, which isn't terribly helpful.