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June 28, 2021
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Creative Cloud is blank when opened

  • June 28, 2021
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When I open Creative Cloud from the menu bar on my Apple desktop computer the screen is blank. If I go to uninstall and repair, then it works. It must be repaired almost daily. I realize that if I don't get that message and perform that function, then the blank screen appears. I long for the days of individual programs one could buy instead of renting.

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kglad
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Community Expert
June 28, 2021
Inspiring
June 28, 2021

I've done those things; uninstalled and reinstalled repeatedly. The problem persists, which makes me think it's Adobe not my computer.

kglad
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Community Expert
June 29, 2021

first, reset the cc app:

to reset the cc desktop app, make sure it's in the foreground, then press:

Win: Ctrl + Alt + R
Mac: Cmd + Opt + R

if that fails, try to repair
https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/creative-cloud-install-stuck.html

if that fails go ahead and uninstall/reinstall per the above link

if that fails, do a clean cc install following each applicable step:

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
check for, and if available, update your os
repair all ms visual c++ versions that can be repaired.
update your ms visual c++, if it can be updated
restart your computer (don't skip this)
reinstall the cc desktop app, https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all/desktop?action=install&source=apps&productId=creative-cloud
if you're unable to install the cc desktop app at this stage, use the link at the bottom of the page at https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-app-download.html
use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials