Select the Installation failed link in the error message.
Last updated on
Jul 30, 2025
Learn how to resolve error code 146 "Unable to move the file" during Adobe app installation and update.
Error code 146 indicates that the installer is unable to move a file from the temporary folder where it was first downloaded.
Solution
In the error dialog box, select view error log.
In the error log window, look for the exact path of the file.
Navigate to the file or folder using File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS.
Provide read and write permissions to the affected file or folder.
Install the Adobe app again.
Tip
You can also rename the affected file or folder and install the app again.
If the error persists, you can perform additional troubleshooting steps to resolve error code 146.
