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How to Fix Adobe Error Code 501 “Sorry Installation Failed” | Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro After Effects: A Quick Guide Step by Step

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If you are using Adobe Product and have encountered Error Code 501, which happened because of a Not Implemented Server error response, You can get this error while updating, installing Adobe Product, re-installing Adobe Product, or with the launch. For this, there are several fixes and tweaks available online. This error can occur for both Windows and Mac users.

We will be sharing one of the most promising guides and a pretty straightforward instruction guide to resolve Adobe Error Code 501, “Sorry Installation Failed.” Follow the instruction guide mentioned below.

How to Fix Adobe Error Code 501

It is advised that you follow the instructions carefully to resolve them. So without further delay, let us begin.

Enable Hidden Items

  • Open Windows File Explorer.
  • Click on View from the top ribbon bar.
  • On the right, check the checkbox for “Hidden Items.”

Delete the Adobe folder from Programme Files and Users.

  • Open Windows File Explorer.
  • Head over to this PC and choose “C:” Drive.
  • Then, navigate to C:\Program Files delete the “Adobe” folder, and then open “Common Files.”
  • From there, delete the “Adobe” folder.
  • Again, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86) delete the “Adobe” folder, and then open “Common Files.”
  • From there, delete the “Adobe” folder.
  • Now, go back to C: Drive and open Users (C:\Users).
  • Open your profile (Computer Name Folder), the Apfroma Folder.
  • Delete the “Adobe” folder from the local 
  • Also, delete the “Adobe” folder from LocalLow.
  • Similarly, remove the “Adobe” folder from the Roaming folder.

Delete Adobe Registry Editor

  • Open Registry by searching on Windows Search by typing Regedit (Else, Use Windows Run Dialogue box (shortcut key: Windows + R) and type “Regedit,” hit enter, and confirm UAC (User Access Control) to open Registry Editor.
  • Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER, and from there, open “Software.”
  • Delete Adobe,
  • After that, open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • From there, expand “Software” and then delete “Adobe.”
  • That is it!

Restart your PC.

Note: There could be several ways to resolve this, but we find this method the best method. Also, thanks to GameTrick for sharing this method with us.

Hopefully, this article remains helpful for you and has successfully resolved your computer’s issue. We would like to know your valuable opinion and feedback; if there is any query, share it with us in the comment section below. Stay tuned for further updates in the future on the same.