Error 150 causes installation failure

Last updated on Jul 30, 2025

Learn how to resolve error code 150  "Unable to delete the file" during Adobe app installation or uninstallation.

Error code 150 indicates that your device cannot delete a file when installing or uninstalling an Adobe app.

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 using File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS. 

  5. Rename or delete the file, and then install or uninstall the app again.