Adobe Application Manager won't install

Report · Aug 01, 2015

While trying to install Camera Raw 9.1.1 I encountered a problem with Adobe Application Manager. I received an error message that says it is damaged or missing. I then tried to do a fresh install of AAM using the link provided here Adobe - Adobe Application Manager : For Windows : Adobe Application Manager : Thank You

The installer started but did not complete. It gave the message "Installer failed to initialize. Please download Adobe Support Advisor to detect the problem". A link is provided for that Advisor but when I click it I am told that it has been discontinued.

Here is an excerpt from the tail end of the log file PDApp.txt:

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Validating package file: 'C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\ADC\Notifications\Notifications.pimx'

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Validating package file: 'C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\ADC\Notifications\Notifications.pima'

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Validating package file: 'C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\ADC\SignInApp\SignInApp.pimx'

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Validating package file: 'C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\ADC\SignInApp\SignInApp.pima'

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Adobe Genuine Validation PASSED for all the packages

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Starting installation for all the packages

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Semaphore is not locked

07/31/15 22:35:09:732 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | START install Package UWA

07/31/15 22:35:09:779 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Schema Version is 1

07/31/15 22:35:09:779 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | This schema version does not have Applet Relationship Info Table

07/31/15 22:35:09:779 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deleteAppletRegInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:09:810 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deletePackageUpgradeInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:09:810 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deletePackageInstallationInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:09:857 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertPackageUpdateList.

07/31/15 22:35:09:857 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertAppletRegInfoList.

07/31/15 22:35:09:857 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertAppletRelInfoList.

07/31/15 22:35:09:857 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Backup Folder Created

07/31/15 22:35:10:512 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS installPackage at file 'C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\AAM\UWA\UWA.pimx'

07/31/15 22:35:10:512 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Trying to delete back up folder

07/31/15 22:35:10:622 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | START install Package PDApp

07/31/15 22:35:10:637 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Path to Process :C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AAMCustomHook.exe Process Directory :C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core arguments being passed :"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AAMCustomHook.exe" --removeInventory=1 --update=true

07/31/15 22:35:10:653 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Success in CreateProcess

07/31/15 22:35:10:684 | [INFO] | | ASU | AAMCustomHook | AAMCustomHook | | | 1708 | Build Version - 9.0.0.108

07/31/15 22:35:10:684 | [INFO] | | ASU | AAMCustomHook | AAMCustomHook | | | 1708 | Logging Level verbosity Set to 4

07/31/15 22:35:10:684 | [INFO] | | ASU | AAMCustomHook | | | | 1708 | Parsing the command line provided. Number of command line arguments is 3

07/31/15 22:35:10:684 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Sucessfully launched and executed process...

07/31/15 22:35:10:684 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Successfully executed uninstall modifier at path: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AAMCustomHook.exe'

07/31/15 22:35:10:731 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Schema Version is 1

07/31/15 22:35:10:731 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | This schema version does not have Applet Relationship Info Table

07/31/15 22:35:10:731 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deleteAppletRegInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:10:762 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deletePackageUpgradeInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:10:762 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS deletePackageInstallationInfoRecords.

07/31/15 22:35:10:824 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertPackageUpdateList.

07/31/15 22:35:10:824 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertAppletRegInfoList.

07/31/15 22:35:10:824 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | SUCCESS insertAppletRelInfoList.

07/31/15 22:35:10:824 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | | | | 924 | Failed to rename path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core' to 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core_bkp1'. Trying to set administrative permissions.

07/31/15 22:35:10:856 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | | | FileUtils | 924 | Trying to back up folder 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core' after setting permissions

07/31/15 22:35:10:856 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | | | FileUtils | 924 | Failed to rename path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core' to 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core_bkp1'. LastError: 5

07/31/15 22:35:10:856 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Destination Directory Not Present

07/31/15 22:35:10:856 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | srcPath :C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core destPath :C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core_bkp1

07/31/15 22:35:10:856 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Function :copyPrimitive

07/31/15 22:35:12:634 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | | | FileUtils | 924 | Failed to delete file: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AdobePIM.dll' LastError:5

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [WARN] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Unable to Rename Folder : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core. Simulating it with the Copy and Delete operation.

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Backup Folder Created

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [WARN] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Unzip Failed even after Max retry attempt 3 : C:\Users\Adobe Install Guy\AppData\Local\ACCCx3_2_0_129(1)\packages\AAM\core\PDApp.pima

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [FATAL] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Unable to unzip the contents of package: utilInstallPackageAtPathToPath

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [FATAL] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Error Failed to extract assets...

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | | | FileUtils | 924 | Failed to delete file: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AdobePIM.dll' LastError:5

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [FATAL] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Error Failed to remove the Package copied

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | | | FileUtils | 924 | Failed to delete file: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\AdobePIM.dll' LastError:5

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Failed to remove remains of the installation

07/31/15 22:35:12:696 | [FATAL] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Error Failed to Restore Backup package: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core_bkp1'

07/31/15 22:35:12:759 | [FATAL] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | package installation failed and the return code was 46

07/31/15 22:35:12:759 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Failed to install with return code: 46

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | PIMSqlite closeDB status 0

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | sqlite(pim.db) at path C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp is already closed

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | FREE PIM Instance ...

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | PIMSqlite closeDB status 0

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | sqlite(pim.db) at path C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud is already closed

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | FREE PIM Instance ...

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | PIMSqlite closeDB status 0

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | sqlite(pim.db) at path C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common is already closed

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [INFO] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | FREE PIM Instance ...

07/31/15 22:35:12:774 | [ERROR] | | ASU | PIM | PIM | | | 924 | Successfully freed PIM object Array

Report · Aug 01, 2015

The user name "Adobe Install Guy" refers to the new user I was advised to set up during a chat session with Adobe Support. The tech's idea was that a fresh user would have less history which might prevent installer packages form operating correctly. That did not solve the problem.

Other relevant information: Following advice given in Adobe support available in forums, I had deleted CS6 and run the Adobe CC Cleaner application, then reinstalled CS6. It would not accept my perpetual license. However I could complete the installation as a trial. There is no obvious way for me to input the license. Even worse, I can't open even really old raw camera files (for example, from a D700), therefore Adobe Camera Raw must be at a tremendously ancient version. There is no way to update it, because AAM is "damaged or missing".

Even worse than THAT, the clock is ticking as I write this for my CS6 installation because it is at a trial status, not licensed even though I have a valid serial number. For all intents and purposes, the failure of Adobe's installation engine has destroyed my multi hundred dollar investment in Photoshop CS6 which was THEORETICALLY perpetually licensed. This is an epic fail on Adobe's part, for which I hope they have a solution.

Report · Aug 01, 2015

This PC has Windows 7 64-bit. My long history of successful operation of Adobe products on this PC includes Photoshop CS5 and CS6, and Lightroom 3, 4, 5, and 6. I am not new to Adobe products by any measure. I have made many successful updates to ACR in the past, and this problem with AAM is quite new.

Report · Aug 01, 2015

Have you tried with below steps?

End all Adobe processes from Task Manager .

Note : If you are unable to delete below mentioned folders rename it to like Adobe Creative Cloud to Adobe Creative Cloud-old.

Step 1 :

Open C:drive and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ " Common Files" \Adobe.

Open Adobe folder and delete folders named Adobe Application Manager and OOBE.

Step 2:

Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe.

Open Adobe folder and if present delete Adobe Creative Cloud folder. [**important]

Step 3 :

Press Windows button (located between Ctrl and Alt buttons) along with R button together at a time , you will get a run command window.

Type in below command and hit 'Enter' key.

appdata

Then navigate to Local>Adobe.

Open Adobe folder and delete folders named AAMUpdater and OOBE.

Step 3:

Click on the below link and download Adobe Application manager and install the same :

http://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/creativesuite/cc/win/ApplicationManager9.0_all.exe

Once the installation process is completed, locate Adobe Application Manager launch icon on Desktop and double click on it .

It will start update process.

once it is completed, try to install the Adobe apps and check.

Report · Aug 01, 2015

I went through the steps above but there were some exceptions, and ultimately this did not resolve the problem with AAM.

Step 1, there was no sub folder Adobe Application Manager. There was an OOBE and I deleted it.

Step 2 done, no issues.

1st "Step 3", there was no subfolder AAMUpdater. There was an OOBE and I deleted it.

2nd "Step 3", I ran the installer but it halted with "We've encountered the following issues: Sorry, there seems to be a problem with the installation process. (Error code: A12E1). For troubleshooting tips, please visit our customer support page."

Report · Aug 01, 2015

Step 1)

Disable Anti-Virus and Firewall temporarily .

Step 2)

1)Open Control Panel and then click on the option "Network and Internet" .

2)Click on Internet options, click on 'Connections' tab.

3)In the 'Connections' tab, select 'LAN' settings, you will be able to view the Local area network settings box.

4)Check the box-"Automatically Detect Settings" and then "uncheck" all the other check boxes like 'Use automatic configuration script', 'Use a proxy server' , Bypass proxy server' ,then click on ok button .

5)Click on "LAN settings" button again , make sure "Automatically Detect Settings" is the only option selected, keep the LAN properties window open.

Step 3)

Again . Open C:drive and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ " Common Files" \Adobe.

Open Adobe folder and delete folders named Adobe Application Manager and OOBE.

Then try to install Adobe application manager and check.

Report · Aug 01, 2015

Here are my results when I followed the steps in message 5 above:

Step 1: done

Step 2: done, and what I saw was that it was already configured with the 1st checkbox activated only, with no others. No change was needed, and no change was made.

Step 3: I deleted OOBE. There was no Adobe Applications Manager folder present.

There IS a folder named AAMUpdaterInventory. Should I delete it?

Report · Aug 01, 2015

Anybody? The problem isn't solved yet.

Report · Aug 01, 2015

Sorry for late reply, u know weekend.

Do not delete AAMUpdaterinventory.

Will do one thing , we need check with Access Denied error 5 as mentioned in error log even error code 46, mainly due to insufficient permissions.

Instead of checking with different stuffs , directly we will enable Hidden Admin account which has Super user privileges .

First thing :

1)Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and look for file named hosts inside etc folder.

2)Copy the hosts file to Desktop and open the same with notepad.

Let me know whether you can see any Adobe related entries inside Hosts file like 127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com.......etc??

NO Adobe entries in Hosts , then only follow below steps.

Follow below steps :

Step 1)

Press Windows key , it will take you to Windows tiles menu.

In the tiles menu , type CMD .

It will provide Command Prompt option is search results.

Right click on Command Prompt option and then select " Run as Administrator" .

It will open Command Prompt window in elevated mode.

Step 2)

Now copy below command then right click on Command Prompt black screen window and select Paste option and press Enter key.

net user administrator /active:yes

You should see a message that the command completed successfully.

Step 3)

Restart the computer and login to user account named " Administrator" and then launch Creative Cloud desktop app and check .

Once you had logged in to Hidden Administrator account . follow steps I mentioned earlier .

Make sure no Adobe processes are running in Task Manager .

Make sure the folders I mentioned are deleted or renamed,.

Then Check Whether LAN settings is set to detect settings Automatically.

If it is okay , disable Anti-Virus and Firewall temporarily. [ Optional]

Then try t o install Adobe Application Manager again ,.

Note : To Disable Hidden Admin account : net user administrator /active:no

Report · Aug 01, 2015

If you still get A12E1 error .

Try to activate CS 6 and check once .

Report · Aug 01, 2015

I started CS6 and tried to check for updates, but it's still telling me that AAM is damaged or missing.

[edit: I just now noticed you had a prior message regarding firewalls etc. I will attempt to follow those instructions. But I have a question: why is it that after years of successful use and updates, that all of a sudden I have to be concerned about firewalls and virus checkers? That has never been a problem in the past.]