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February 5, 2017
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Error 16 - Can't open Lightroom

  • February 5, 2017
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I went to open Lightroom to finish a job and I get an error saying it's a configuration code and that I've got an "Error 16".  It's telling me to uninstall and reinstall the app, however, I'm in the middle of a large job and can't afford to lose the work I've put into it already.  I guess I have two questions... 

If I uninstall/reinstall, will I lose my work?  I've culled and have edited about 800 photos due for a wedding.  I haven't exported them yet.

My second question is this:

When looking for support on here, I found this post: Configuration error in Adobe Creative Cloud  When I went to follow the steps for the mac OS, I've had to stop due to not having an "SLStore" file in my library... I've searched around but haven't found anything remotely close to it.  If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!  I'm operating a mac OS X version 10.9.5 and am attempting to open Lightroom CC.

Thanks!

Tricia

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Correct answer gener7

i have experienced Error 16 on my Mac, and one idea to try is to open Terminal and copy/paste this command:

sudo chmod -R 777 /Library/Application\ Support/Adobe

Press Enter, and if asked, enter your password. You won't see the usual dots and the cursor won't move, but enter it anyway.

Since  the SLstore is there it will correct that for you. The command fixes the permissions for everything in the folder.

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axmelissarios1
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April 18, 2017

Hey TJam10​, edb70746493​, and philbast​!

Here's more information about Error 16 from this help document: Configuration error in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Please let us know if you still have issues with this error by replying back to this thread.

Thanks,

Melissa

Melissa Rios, Product Manager, Community Experiences & Platforms | Adobe
Participating Frequently
April 18, 2017

I have reset those permissions multiple times and the error comes back

after 2 to 4 weeks. I have a single app not a creative cloud licence.

Why would I need to set permission to folders for an app myself in the

first place? And why would they change? I have been using this app for

years! Also why do adobe single app( not CC) need to contact Adobe on a

regular basis through the internet?

Thank you.

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Participant
March 30, 2017

Sierra 10.12.3 I logged into Creative Cloud app on my desktop. Noticed there were updates for Lightroom. Error 16 went away after installing updates. fyi.

Participating Frequently
April 16, 2017

I have tried this solution and it has no effect. I am running the latest version of lightroom in a standalone configuration, NOT lightroom CC.

gener7
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 16, 2017

If the Terminal answer does not work, another idea would be to use Disk Utility to repair your drive. providing this is OSX.

gener7
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gener7Community ExpertCorrect answer
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February 5, 2017

i have experienced Error 16 on my Mac, and one idea to try is to open Terminal and copy/paste this command:

sudo chmod -R 777 /Library/Application\ Support/Adobe

Press Enter, and if asked, enter your password. You won't see the usual dots and the cursor won't move, but enter it anyway.

Since  the SLstore is there it will correct that for you. The command fixes the permissions for everything in the folder.

TJam10Author
Participant
February 5, 2017

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

gener7
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 5, 2017

And looks like you did.   Put this in your Notes.app for future reference.

Gene