Installing Creative Cloud involves a few simple steps, primarily downloading and running the installer after verifying your operating system. Here's how to install Creative Cloud:
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Determine your operating system: Figure out if you're running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows. This information is typically found in your system settings. (On Windows 10/11: Settings > System > About. Look for "System type.") This step is important to download the correct installer. You do not need to worry about this if you are on MacOS.
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Download the Creative Cloud installer:
- For Windows: Go to the official Adobe website. Find the Creative Cloud download page. Download the installer suitable for your Windows system.
- For macOS: The process is similar, but you will download a macOS-specific installer. Go to the official Adobe website and download the Creative Cloud installer for macOS.
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Extract the installer (Windows only): Right-click the downloaded
.zipfile (Windows) and select "Extract All." Choose a location to extract the files to, and then click "Extract." -
Run the installer:
- Windows: Navigate to the extracted folder. Double-click the
Set-up.exefile to begin the installation. - macOS: Double-click the downloaded
.dmgfile. Follow the on-screen prompts to run the installer.
- Windows: Navigate to the extracted folder. Double-click the
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Sign in: Follow the on-screen prompts. When prompted, sign in to your Adobe account (or create one if you don't have one). The installation process will begin automatically. You may need an active Adobe subscription for some apps.
After installation, the Creative Cloud desktop app will allow you to manage your Adobe apps, updates, and more.
