Adobe Creative Cloud: Install Adobe Applications

Overview

Adobe Creative Cloud provides access to Adobe applications that are available for installation on Northwood Technical College computers.

This article explains how to install Adobe Creative Cloud through Software Center, open Creative Cloud, and install an Adobe application.

Key Information

  • Adobe Creative Cloud must be installed before you can install Adobe applications.
  • Adobe Creative Cloud can be installed through Software Center if it is not already installed.
  • Adobe applications are installed from the Apps section of Creative Cloud.
  • Installation may take several minutes.
  • The Install button changes to Open when the application has finished installing.
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Staff should be installed by staff/faculty.
💡 Tip: Adobe Creative Cloud must be installed before you can install individual Adobe applications. If Creative Cloud is not already installed, start with Software Center: Install Software.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An active Northwood Tech account.
  • A Northwood Technical College computer with access to the Software Center
  • The Adobe application you want to install

Instructions

Install Adobe Creative Cloud

If Adobe Creative Cloud is not already installed:

  1. Open Software Center.
  2. Locate Adobe CC Staff.

     
  3. Select Install.

     
  4. Wait for the installation to complete.
💡 Tip: For detailed instructions on installing software through Software Center, see Software Center: Install Software.

Install an Adobe Application

  1. Launch Adobe Creative Cloud.

     
📝 Note: You may be prompted to sign in the first time you open Adobe Creative Cloud. Use your MyCampus account credentials.
  1. Click Apps, from the left-side navigation.

     
  2. Locate the Adobe application you want to install.
  3. Click Install.

     
  4. Wait for the installation to complete.

Installation typically takes several minutes.

  1. When the installation is complete, the Install button will change to Open.

     

Troubleshooting

Adobe Creative Cloud is not installed

Try the following:

  • Open Software Center and search for Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Verify that the application is available for installation.
  • Install Adobe Creative Cloud before attempting to install an Adobe application.
  • Refer to Software Center: Install Software for additional installation instructions.

I don't see the Adobe application I want to install

Try the following:

  • Open Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Select Apps from the left-side navigation.
  • Review the available applications and locate the application you want to install.

The Adobe application is still installing

Try the following:

  • Allow several minutes for the installation to complete.
  • Wait for the Install button to change to Open.
  • Do not close Adobe Creative Cloud while the application is installing.
  • Check the Start menu to see if the app is installed. Use Search if you don't see it in the list.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you're unable to install an Adobe application after following the steps and troubleshooting guidance above, submit a Service Desk ticket.

Include the name of the Adobe application you are trying to install, any error messages or screenshots, if available, so the Service Desk can assist you as quickly as possible.

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