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Error code C146: Unable to move the file

Error code C146: Unable to move the file

Error code C146 indicates that the installer is unable to move a file from the temporary folder where it was first downloaded.

Solution

  1. Select the Installation failed link in the error message.

  2. In the pop-up dialog box, select View error log.

  3. In the error log that opens, look for the exact path of the file. The following is an example of what the error log looks like and where can you find the path of the file for your machine.

    Error log

  4. Provide read and write permissions to the affected file or folder.

  5. Try to install the app again. 

If this does not resolve the issue, rename the affected file or folder, and install the app again. To learn more, see Error Code 146 while installing Creative Cloud apps.

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