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Error code 708: Security zone registry settings is enabled

Error code 708: Security zone registry settings is enabled

Error 708 indicates that your Creative Cloud desktop app failed to update or install due to the security zone settings in your browser (Internet Explorer). These settings are mainly managed by your system administrator and allow them to control what websites you can access. Error 708 only occurs on Windows operating system. 

Solution

The following is a workaround that can help you disable the registry settings temporarily to allow the download to take place.

  1. In Windows search, type regedit, and select Registry Editor.

  2. Select Run as administrator.

  3. Navigate to the following registry key: 

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings.

    registry key

  4. Double-click Internet Settings to open its contents, and then double-click Security_HKLM_only.

    Double-click Internet Settings

  5. Change the value date to 0.

    Change value to 0

  6. Try to update your Creative Cloud desktop app.

  7. Once your app is updated or installed, change the value of Security_HKLM_only again to 1.

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