Error 145 causes installation failure

Last updated on Jul 30, 2025

Learn how to resolve error code 145 "There was a problem installing Adobe apps" during Adobe app installation.

Error code 145 indicates that the file with the same name as the directory is already present in your device.

Solution

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

  2. In the error dialog box, select view error log.

  3. In the error log window, look for the exact path of the file.

  4. Navigate to the file or folder using File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS. 

  5. Rename or remove the file or folder, and install the app again.