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I'm not sure of the reasoning but I am running Windows 10 on a reasonably old desktop (my new one is on order). I cannot update CC, which means that fonts don't sync, I cannot uninstall anything, etc. I've downloaded the new one but it doesn't appear to be running. I could do with someone to help
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does your os version meet specs, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
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Specifically what is the Windows 10 build number? Let us know if you need help finding out.
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Its Windows 10 Home Version 2004
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Ok, version 2004 (which Microsoft also call build 19041) is pretty recent, from 2020. It should support the latest Creative Cloud apps, provided the other system requirements are met.
You say you can't update CC. What version is currently running? And what messages do you get when you try to upgrade?
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CC 5.3.1470
A 5.3.1470
CoreSync 4.5.0.6
CCX Process 4.1.3.1
CC Library 3.9.27.3
Error code 1003
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quit (file>exit cc) the cc app
Use Task Manager to close
restart your computer
see if you can update cc
if not, you'll probably need to reinstall it, but 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, 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
restart your computer (don't skip this)
reinstall the cc desktop app, https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/download-install/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-app-download.html
use the desktop app to install your cc programs/trials