Select the Installation failed link in the error message.
Last updated on
Jul 30, 2025
Learn how to resolve error code 151 "Unable to create the symbolic link" during Adobe app installation.
Error code 151 indicates that the symbolic link could not be created when installing Adobe apps. This error usually occurs on macOS.
Solution
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In the error dialog box, select view error log.
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In the error log window, look for the exact path of the file.
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Navigate to the file using File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS.
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Rename or delete the file, and install or uninstall the app again.
