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Can't install Acrobat DC error 136

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November 21, 2019
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Hi guys,

Everytime I try to install the Acobradt the message "Installation Failed" appears with error 136 and when I click retry, the same error repeats.

Correct answer aLaN20017036

logged just to say THANKYOU. i cant believe such a simple thing like an empty folder stops an installation. Tried many ways, and ive seen 'EXPERTS' here suggest a plethora of hardcore re-installations. Just delete a folder! hah i lol. THANKYOU x

newyellow

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I encountered the same problem and found a solution today. I removed the empty Acrobat DC folder, and it is solved. Mine is located at D:/AdobeApps/Acrobat DC, but it might differ depending on the setting.

My Acrobat had some issues, so I tried reinstalling it. However, after uninstalling the app, it kept failing to install. Although I tried several methods, including the cleaner tool mentioned above, nothing worked. Then, I discovered an empty folder in the AdobeApps folder. I removed it and tried reinstalling the app, which worked this time.

UA HandCrafts

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Same for me - thank you for the hint!

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Mohammad30497734ehbc

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I dopwnloaded the offline installer, and installed it, it gave me multiple errors during installaiton (error 1603 below) but I was able to Ignore and contine and now it is working for a day, i will keep monitoring it, nd if crashed for any reason, i will recontact you.

i will install the log collector tool mentioned in the technical help link so I can provide you with spesific logs collected during hte installaiton.

Thanks.

Setup.exe failed with exit code: 1603

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petari12535430

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I had the same error. "Adobe creative cloud" repair worked for me.

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danakaydesign

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Acrobat DC gave me the message "Please wait for update" during the generation of a PDF even though I don't have auto updates selected. After it telling me I don't have permission to open that application multiple timesn I decided to uninstall and reinstall. I've tried numerous times to reinstall and get the error code 136. So no Acrobat at a deadline in 2 hours. What is Creative Cloud "repair"? How do I access it please?

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DrmWEaver

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This also could be due to running out of Drive Space on your destination drive. Just happened to me.

DocChris_Germany

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If you get this error message on a MacBook with M1 silicon Apple chip, this solution may help: I created a second user with administrator rights and downloaded the program there without any problems. After that it works for all users.

ètienner56236332

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The links for the cleaner tools are broken. Restarting or stoping or switching the print spooler service to manual did not work for me.

ls_rbls

Community Expert

Try this one:

https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Labs/cleaner.html

Amal.

Community Manager

Hi there,

Please update the thread if you are still experiencing the issue.

Regards

Amal

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Geon5E80

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Hello Amal,

I seem to be having issues installing Adobe Acrobat. I am using an account provided by my school. I have uninstalled Acrobat and Reader from my computer and still the download stops at 70-80 %.

The error message reads; "Unable to install product. Click retry to download and install it again. (Error Code: 136)"

Please advise,