Unable to install any of the adobe creative cloud software (also includes the creative cloud itself)

[James22287683j83m]

I try to install the adobe creative cloud desktop software and photoshop and all simialar software and it says I am missing the CRClient.dll file and I have no idea what the even is or how to fix it

[Nancy OShea]

Please make sure your computer meets the minimum CPU & GPU requirements and your operating system is updated. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:

• Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, 2004, and 1909 (LTSB branches are not supported);
• macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 10.16 or 10.15 (Catalina)
  - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
  - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
  - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html
  
  

What does "CRCLIENT.DLL" error mean?

There are multiple reasons that cause the "CRCLIENT.DLL" error message to occur. CRCLIENT.DLL is an essential component for some Windows applications, and the error message is a sign that the file is corrupt or missing, which affects the program. This could be caused by malicious software, incorrect installations, faulty programs, registry issues, etc.

[James22287683j83m]

I have attempted to redownload the software from the site but I keep recieveing the same error message. I'm unsure as to whether or not I have completely deleted the original download of the software.

[Celia26039108n50x]

I got the crclient.dll is missing error and even after a reinstall by adobe support and a few times by myself, it is still presisting. The pc meets all the requirements and the windows was fresh out of the box.

[kakasheikh]

Can anyone tell me the recommended requirements for using the software

techbeast

[kglad]

@kakasheikh, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

[kglad]

@Celia26039108n50x, is the problem fixed for some (possibly short) time after reinstalling?

[Celia26039108n50x]

No, not at all.

[kglad]

follow these steps, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-...

also, pause anything that might lock a file (eg, antivirus - esp mcafee, antimalware) and test to see if you can install while pausing.