Error 176 - Can't install Photoshop no matter what

[FrostySmags]

I've been at it for a few days now and still can't get it to work. the install goes to 5% instantly and then throws this error. I even went through my registry and removed everything labeled Adobe, tried to install and it's still throwing this error in my face. Before you point me to previously solved issues with the same error, I've already looked at and tried every single one on adobe's support pages.

[Nancy OShea]

176, C176

Unable to install on a network drive.

Select another install location in the preferences and try again.

Have you tried installing on another device that meets the new system requirements to run Creative Cloud and Photoshop?

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

[FrostySmags]

It's able to install fine on my laptop, but the specs on that are less so than on my desktop. I've tried both my SSD and HDD. It won't install on either.

[Nancy OShea]

Well if it installs OK on your Laptop, that implies there's either a hardware or OS configuration  problem on your desktop.  Which OS and version # are you running on laptop & desktop?

[Guest]

I have the specs to download the software I even changed the drives and still nothing is working and I don't know what to do.

[Guest]

I just upgraded to Win10 and I have the files from my other harddrive to SSD and I relocated the detection to the right folder and nothing then I tried installing the software and the error comes.

[Nancy OShea]

Error 176 means you're trying to install PS on a  networked drive.  If this is a Teams or Enterprise account, contact your IT admin for assistance. 

If this is an Individual Creative Cloud account, contact Adobe Customer Care by logging in below with your paid user ID and password. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html

Click the chat bot icon and type Technical Support followed by the Enter/Return key.

[Greg5E1E · Accepted solution]

I tried a million solutions and this worked.

-Uninstall creative cloud - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html

-Delete C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe

-Reinstall Creative Cloud

Note: you may not be able to delete the 'CoreSyncExtension' folder. This is fine and it will work anyway.

also this youtube video had a solution that worked for alot of people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjGoBBh6Ug

[salv_fitz]

Can confirm this WORKS for me 30.05.2022 

When deleting common files make sure to open Task Manager and end task on anything adobe.

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[kithlea]

Thank you so much. I have been losing my mind trying to get this to work. Like full on joker mode trying to install Photoshop. I've regained my sanity. 

[Romanchik26392713mmni · Accepted solution]

Delete files in caps (C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\caps) and you can download photoshop again!

[kglad · Accepted solution]

for others:

Windows: C>Program files or Program files(x86)>Common files>Adobe>Caps
Mac OS X : Macintosh HD>Library>Applciation support>Adobe>Caps.

[theguffey]

This worked for me when trying to install programs to a different SSD than my operating system. Kept getting error 176 and this was the only solution that worked. Even uninstalling/reinstalling creative cloud didnt work.

[kglad]

thank you for the feedback.  and glad you got everything fixed.

[Romanchik26392713mmni]

ok - _ -

[Sophia24367152mzg1]

You saved my life. Thank you so much. I was driving nuts trying to install this and reinstalled 3 times creative cloud already...After deleting I was able to install again.

[kglad]

good to hear.

[Kelly30555413dpyu]

Worked for me, thanks a bunch mate

[Bart37715069tbqy]

Thank you so much. Had the same problem with Indesign and Illustrator and finally after 2 hours i found your answer en solved it.

[memes by Mali265709153zcy]

Exit code 176 means Unable to install on a network drive. Select another install location in your preferences and retry installing   

[kglad]

@memes by Mali265709153zcy 

thank you for trying to help, but next time read all the posts before posting.

[Nayabk]

@Romanchik26392713mmni 

thaks buddy, worked like a charm!