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Jul 15, 2017 11:56 AM UTC
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What is Adobe Support Advisor?

I get a message from Adobe:  "Installer failed to initialize.  Please, download Adobe  Support Advisor to detect the problem."  I have the choice to Quit or

to Get Adobe Support Advisor.  I click Get...   And I am sent a page with lots of places to go that do not seem relevant.  Tried to navigate the page and found no Adobe Support Advisor.  

Your ideas will be valued.

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Steve GrisettiCorrect answer
Legend
Jul 15, 2017 12:39 PM UTC

It's a reference to a program that doesn't exist any more.

The solution (assuming you're on Windows 10) is to open Windows Explorer and set it to Show All Files. Then go to C:/ProgramData/Adobe and delete or rename the OOBE folder. Then your installer should work.

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AmorousEntropy
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Mar 13, 2019 7:56 PM UTC

Still not working on Mac, did all advise here HELP

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Peru Bob
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Mar 13, 2019 10:38 PM UTC

What operating system?

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May 10, 2021 5:15 AM UTC

I have that problem as well -- CS 6 installs on a Macbook Pro 2018, Mac OS 10.14.6, using the link above, but the programs don't open. 

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vikkiw22909415
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Aug 30, 2018 4:23 PM UTC

Hi, I have the same problem. The vid in the comments says find a folder called "CAP" - I don't have that on my MacBook Pro OSX running 10.13.6 High Sierra. I did rename OOBE folder and I'm still getting the same error. A little help? I work for a non-profit that can't afford to upgrade to Adobe CC so we're stuck on CS6 but I can't seem to get my freshly downlaoded copy installed.

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vikkiw22909415
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Aug 30, 2018 4:27 PM UTC

Never-mind, on SIERRA only, the solution is here:

Installing Creative Suite on macOS 10.12 (Sierra)

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Aug 31, 2018 5:37 PM UTC

this is exactly what i needed thanks!

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johnh51493102
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Jan 19, 2018 10:18 PM UTC

I have the same problem but I'm running windows 7 using adobe lightroom 6 disk version. Please help. Thank you. John H.

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Oct 15, 2017 11:04 PM UTC
Legend
Sep 17, 2017 9:24 PM UTC

Have you tried my suggestion?

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Participant
May 21, 2023 4:19 PM UTC

I need help getting my bank card to not be charged for an account I do not have and and be charged for. Theaccount that I am being charged for does not igsist.

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May 22, 2023 2:35 PM UTC
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I need help getting my bank card to not be charged for an account I do not have and and be charged for. Theaccount that I am being charged for does not igsist.


By @Dallas299876788rgo

It is not likely Adobe is charging you.  It is more likely that you've been "attacked" or spammed by someone pretending to be Adobe.  Get to your bank, get help and do it quickly.  

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Steve GrisettiCorrect answer
Legend
Jul 15, 2017 12:39 PM UTC

It's a reference to a program that doesn't exist any more.

The solution (assuming you're on Windows 10) is to open Windows Explorer and set it to Show All Files. Then go to C:/ProgramData/Adobe and delete or rename the OOBE folder. Then your installer should work.

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clémencem41657311
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Aug 27, 2017 2:31 AM UTC

hello,

what about mac?

I just go the last mac pro and I want to re-install my Design CS6 on it but I get this message as well after downloading the file to install it.

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Sep 17, 2017 12:58 PM UTC

I'm having the same issue. were u able to fix the issue?

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