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esseff2
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July 8, 2010
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Adobe Patch Files

In my Applications folder there's a folder containing the Adobe Helper app and another folder called Adobepatchfiles. This folder is currently just under 1GB. Can anyone tell me what these files are and whether I need to keep them?

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      p_c_eCorrect answer
      Adobe Employee
      July 10, 2010

      Hi Simon,

      Do no delete those the files in the AdobePatchFiles directory. Their presence is required for the successful installation of any

      subsequent patches.

      In case you delete them, the only way you will be able to apply any patch is by reinstalling the application first.

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      p_c_e
      Adobe Employee
      p_c_eCorrect answer
      Adobe Employee
      July 10, 2010

      Hi Simon,

      Do no delete those the files in the AdobePatchFiles directory. Their presence is required for the successful installation of any

      subsequent patches.

      In case you delete them, the only way you will be able to apply any patch is by reinstalling the application first.

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      PleaseSir-Jt3ip7
      Participant
      October 11, 2010

      I don't know why Adobe loves to make a mess with every installation?

      I want my Apps folder tidy with just the icons of software I need not choked with ghost files. Not to mention the other crapware you install without my permission like Growl.

      The wise guy that designed the installation process possibly couldn't come up with a better place to stuff the user unfriendly files?

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        hero jig
        hero jig
        Participating Frequently
        November 9, 2010

        I agree with u but for the growl part. I don't think adobe installs that, do they? they may put in an extension so growl picks up adobe activity, but growl is very cool, unlike these patch files. does anyone know if this could be the cause of air update failures in CS5? i am tempted to just delete them, as the updater is not working anyway. cheers!

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        esseff2Author
        Participant
        July 9, 2010

        This might not be in the right place - but surely someone knows what these files are?

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