Why is it so hard to keep this stuff running?

[uncommondave]

I just spent an hour and a half updating, uninstalling, installing and re-updating my cloud subscription. I have to do this regularly and I am only a casual user. This is insane compared to ANY other platform and gets more complex everytime Adobe makes a change. I am sick of having to deal with customer support to keep your stuff working. 

[John T Smith]

Most people do not have problems

-Forum quick start https://community.adobe.com/t5/Community-Help/ASK-Forum-Success-Guide-Efficiently-using-the-forums/t...
-https://community.adobe.com/t5/Get-Started/Questions-you-need-to-answer-to-receive-better-help/td-p/6199470
-https://community.adobe.com/t5/get-started/how-to-post-and-get-your-issue-resolved-or-what-do-you-need-to-know-to-solve-my-issue/td-p/11178657?page=1

[Nancy OShea]

Turn off automatic app updates from your CC Desktop App Preferences.  You're not required to update every time there's a new version unless you need to -- i.e. something is broken or the update contains new features you really want.

Always check the product What's New pages before you update. 

https://creativecloud.adobe.com/cc/discover/article/whats-new