Error: "Installer failed to initialize" when installing Adobe Creative Cloud


Symptoms

You receive the following message when attempting to install an Adobe Creative Cloud:

We've encountered the following issues

Installer failed to intitialize. Please download Adobe Support Advisor to detect the problem.

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Cause

Unknown

Resolution

Please visit https://helpx.adobe.com/captivate/kb/installer-failed-to-initialize.html for assistance regarding this error message.