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September 16, 2019
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Error 176 - Can't install Photoshop no matter what

  • September 16, 2019
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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.

    Correct answer kglad

    for others:

     

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

    7 replies

    Participant
    July 7, 2023

    @Romanchik26392713mmni 

     

    thaks buddy, worked like a charm!

    Participant
    October 13, 2022

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

    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 13, 2022

    @memes by Mali265709153zcy 

     

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

    Participant
    October 2, 2022

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

     

    kglad
    Community Expert
    kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 2, 2022

    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
    Participant
    October 12, 2022

    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.

    Participant
    October 14, 2020

    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
    Participant
    May 30, 2022

    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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    November 30, 2019

    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
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    November 30, 2019

    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.

     

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 16, 2019

    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?

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    November 30, 2019

    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.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 16, 2019

     

    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

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    September 16, 2019
    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.