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brennangerle
Inspiring
December 14, 2017
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Adobe Bridge Update Error 146

  • December 14, 2017
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Hi

I have tried to update adobe bridge and I keep getting the same 146 error. I've tried restarting. Uninstalling bridge. I've read the article on taking a few steps to fix error 146 and theres still no solution. When i try to create the folder or rename it given the path below - I don't have access to there, and I am the admin on my computer.

Exit Code: 146

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- 2 fatal error(s), 0 error(s), 1 warnings(s)

FATAL: Error (Code = 146) executing in command 'MoveDirectoryCommand' for package: 'AdobeBridge8.0-mul', version:8.0.1.282

FATAL: Error occurred in install of package (Name: AdobeBridge8.0-mul Version: 8.0.1.282). Error code: '146'

WARN: Failed to move directory '/.adobeTemp/0DCA0FD2-64E6-44DD-9877-CB3FC3D9A60F/1/Adobe Bridge' to '/System/Library/Components/PDFImporter.component/Adobe Bridge CC 2018'

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PDFImporter.component isnt a folder, i have to click "show package contents" to get in there.

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Correct answer brennangerle

I am wondering if it is part of the new SIP system that Mac has setup? About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support

Specifically referring to this - System Integrity Protection includes protection for these parts of the system: /System

Is apple blocking the modification of files and folders in the systems folder?


FIXED!!

I had to disable Apple SIP. Booted into safe mode and got into the terminal.

Follow these steps to disable SIP:

  1. Restart your Mac.
  2. Before OS X starts up, hold down Command-R and keep it held down until you see an Apple icon and a progress bar. Release. This boots you into Recovery.
  3. From the Utilities menu, select Terminal.
  4. At the prompt type exactly the following and then press Return: csrutil disable
  5. Terminal should display a message that SIP was disabled.
  6. From the  menu, select Restart.

You can re-enable SIP by following the above steps, but using csrutil enable instead.

7 replies

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media2u
New Participant
February 12, 2018

Also suffering from this and am aghast that I have to disable core OS components because Adobe can't write their software properly. Is it me or have things got much worse since Adobe managed to get a direct line to our wallets every month? Sloppy bugs every way you turn.

    joanH
    joanH
    Inspiring
    February 18, 2018

    Adobe is one of the most trustworthy companies I have ever worked with. Every year and step or class I have had them has always been more in value and information than expected. They are very pro artist/photographer and give more than they get in every exchange. Not good to hold the negative point of view - it does not help any situation. Adobe has your back. JH

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    media2u
    New Participant
    February 18, 2018

    Goodness me JoanH, you keep drinking that Kool Aid! Everything is perfect. Adobe never screw up. No, having to disable core OS components is a *feature* we should be grateful for!

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    GAP Graphics
    New Participant
    February 7, 2018

    Was hoping this was finally a fix for me - My machine is not letting my type into the terminal. I must be locked out by our IT company some how.

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    stephaniek64991887
    New Participant
    December 29, 2017

    I just had Apple walk me through the same thing regarding my updates not updating with error code 146.  It is a cumbersome way to update, but it works.

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    teresaw92373786
    Inspiring
    December 27, 2017

    I'm having the same problem. Will try this tomorrow (too late in the day for me now).

    However, a user should NOT have to go into an operating system and make changes to said operating system to make software updates work (are you listening/reading Adobe?). As one who did software tech support in the past, that's just asking for trouble.

    UPDATE 12/29: This worked!! Thanks for the info!!

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      WG_2
      Participating Frequently
      January 14, 2018

      I completely agree with this comment.  I waited about a month to see if Adobe would get around to fix the updater.  Nope.  However disabling Apple SIP worked a treat!

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      Geoff Ince
      New Participant
      December 20, 2017

      FIXED - I had trouble installing Bridge CC with Error Code 146.  Thank you.

      maknbacon
      maknbacon
      New Participant
      December 19, 2017

      My reboot (Late 2015 MacBookPro running High Sierra) brings me to a window with about 5 options, none of them are letting me get to the Utilities/Terminal.

      kglad
      kglad
      Adobe Expert
      December 14, 2017

      Resolve Error Code 146 or 147 encountered while installing Adobe Creative Cloud desktop apps.

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      brennangerleAuthor
      Inspiring
      December 14, 2017

      I've tried that and i still get the same error.

      kglad
      kglad
      Adobe Expert
      December 14, 2017

      using a browser that allows popups and cookies,  contact adobe support during pst business hours by clicking here and, when available, click 'chat', http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service-ccm.html

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