How To Fix Adobe Application Manager Missing Or Damaged

Most of the time, this problem happens because an update to Adobe Creative Cloud didn’t finish properly, or there are leftover files from previous uninstallations. Users in forums also mention that permission issues or some third-party cleanup programs can accidentally remove important Adobe files. Now that you know the causes, let’s discuss the solutions.

1. Rebuild the Adobe Application Manager

In this method, we’ll recreate all the necessary files for launching Adobe Application Manager by downloading and installing a fresh copy. Since the error suggests some files are either damaged or missing, installing a new copy can usually fix the problem.

2. Run the Creative Cloud Cleaner and Diagnostics

Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner is an official tool from Adobe that can repair damaged or missing Creative Cloud files. It can also help remove all Creative Cloud or Creative Suite applications installed on your system. Before using Cloud Cleaner, please complete these important steps:

2.1. Check Your Creative Cloud File Sync Status

Make sure all your important Adobe files are synced with your cloud library. Otherwise, you might lose those files. Wait until all syncing is complete.

2.2. Close Adobe Desktop Service and Core Sync Service

Make sure the Adobe Desktop Service and Core Sync Service are not running by checking your Task Manager in Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac.

2.3. Backup Your Core Sync Files

Go to the following locations on your PC or Mac and save a copy of the files in these folders, just in case: For Mac:

2.4. Quit All Adobe Applications and Services

Close any Adobe applications running in the background, including the Creative Cloud app. Also, make sure there are no Adobe services running by opening the Task Manager or Activity Monitor. Here are some processes you may need to close:

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