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kglad
kgladCorrect answer
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Sep 11, 2020 4:57 PM UTC

do a clean cc install:

properly uninstall every cc app including preferences, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-remove-app.html
then uninstall the cc desktop app, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html
clean your computer of cc files per http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
restart your computer (don't skip this)
reinstall the cc desktop app, https://creative.adobe.com/products/creative-cloud.
if you're unable to install the cc desktop app at this stage, use an administrator account (solution 4 here, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-missing-damaged.html)
use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials

 

if that all fails because you've already improperly deleted instead of uninstalling adobe's programs, embed a screenshot showing the error.

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Ao_zora
Community Manager
Community Manager
Nov 6, 2025 8:45 AM UTC

Hello,
I think I've found a way.

Checked all user permissions for the Program files/Program Files(x86)/Appdata folder in the C drive.

It's been resolved.

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TitanuimAuthor
Inspiring
Oct 20, 2020 1:59 AM UTC
I've tried with windows administrator privileges,
 
I went into safe mode and tried to install it, but it didn't work.
 
Eventually, the PC format was proceeded.
 
Adobe will have to provide a solution.
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Ao_zora
Community Manager
Community Manager
Oct 20, 2020 1:55 AM UTC

Try This

C  > Program Files > Adobe

C  > Program Files > Common > Adobe

C  > Program Files(x86) > Adobe

C  > Program Files(x86) > Common > Adobe

C > Program Data > Adobe

C > User > PC name > Appdata > Local > Adobe

C > User > PC name > Appdata > Roaming > Adobe

C > User > PC name > Appdata > Local data > Adobe All

In C drive Delete All Adobe folders

 

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Participant
Jul 3, 2025 8:12 AM UTC

Worked for me Thanks alot

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Kanikas
Legend
Jul 3, 2025 8:41 AM UTC

Glad to hear that!

 

Feel free to update the thread for any other queries. 

 

Thanks 
^KS

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
Oct 8, 2020 12:18 PM UTC

looking for a shortcut is likely to take longer than doing a clean install.

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Ao_zora
Community Manager
Community Manager
Oct 11, 2020 11:51 PM UTC

If I do remove, isn't it correct that the shortcut icon disappears?

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kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
Oct 12, 2020 12:38 AM UTC

i'm not sure what you're asking but if you properly uninstall a program, it's shortcut icon should be removed.

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kglad
Community Expert
kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
Sep 11, 2020 4:57 PM UTC

do a clean cc install:

properly uninstall every cc app including preferences, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-remove-app.html
then uninstall the cc desktop app, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/uninstall-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html
clean your computer of cc files per http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
restart your computer (don't skip this)
reinstall the cc desktop app, https://creative.adobe.com/products/creative-cloud.
if you're unable to install the cc desktop app at this stage, use an administrator account (solution 4 here, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-missing-damaged.html)
use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials

 

if that all fails because you've already improperly deleted instead of uninstalling adobe's programs, embed a screenshot showing the error.

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TitanuimAuthor
Inspiring
Oct 8, 2020 12:12 AM UTC

Is there any other way?

 

I sent the log collector to Adobe.

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