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Last updated on
Jul 30, 2025
Learn how to resolve error code 8 "Failed to correct Adobe Genuine Service plist owner" during app installation.
Error code 8 indicates that gccustomhook failed to correct the permissions of the Adobe Genuine Service plist.
You can find the Adobe Genuine Service plist on your Mac computer at this location: /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.agsservice.plist
Solution
The permissions of the plist can be set manually. Follow these steps to fix the error:
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Open Terminal and run the command: sudo chmod 755 /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.agsservice.plist
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Restart the device. The plist will load automatically and start the Adobe Genuine Service.
