Adobe X installer failing to initialize ?

running xp pro.

Hi
Please follow the document
http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/quick-fix-install-download-reader.html
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Hola
Had you try this yet?
WIN 7 and 8 (64 bit):
Rename OOBE to OOBE_old located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe
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i was just going to try out audition but befor i could i had to download and install creative cloud
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I see that the Creative Cloud app is corrupted .
If you don't have any Adobe applications installed or if it okay to perform complete removal and re installation.
Follow below steps :
Rename/delete Adobe folder from below locations :
1) C:\Program Files>Adobe.
2) C:\Program Files(x86)>Adobe.
3) C:\Program Files>Common Files>Adobe.
4) C:\Program Files(x86)>Common Files>Adobe.
5) C:\Program Data>Adobe. (Hidden by default) [ Enable Hidden Files and Folder view]
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appdata
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7)Local Low>Adobe
8) Roaming.>Adobe
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Make sure that you had removed ./renamed Adobe folder from all mentioned locations .
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https://helpx.adobe.com/content/help/en/creative-suite/kb/cs5-cleaner-tool-installation-pr oblems/_jcr_content/main-pars/accordion_container_1/accordion-par/accordion-item-0/accordi on-item-par/procedure/proc_par/step_0/step_par/download/file.res/AdobeCreativeCloudCleaner Tool.zip
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http://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/creativesuite/cc/win/ApplicationManager9.0_all.exe
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Hi Thomas,
Kindly try the below mentioned link.
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When ever i try to install photoshop cc on my laptop i keep getting this error "We've encountered the following issues installer failed to initialize. Please download adobe support advisor to detect the problem."

when ever i try to install photoshop cc on my laptop i keep getting this error "We've encountered the following issues installer failed to initialize. Please download adobe support advisor to detect the problem."

start at the top and work your way down applying applicable fixes until your problem is resolved.
if cc (win): https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-application-failed.html
if, your error is:
"Installer failed to initialize. File not found." or "Installer failed to initialize. This could be due to missing files."
first, rename OOBE Folder to OOBE.old.
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64 bit win OS: Program Files x86\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE
32 bit win OS: Program Files \Common Files\Adobe\OOBE
mac os: HD>library>application support>adobe>caps
mac os: USER>library>application support>adobe>OOB
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if you're using a dvd to install:
copy the disc contents to a desktop directory and install from that directory.
if you're using a mac:
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2. Login to the New user, Navigate to Mac HD> Application> Utilities> Adobe Installer folder, Locate products like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Air and un-install them
3. Navigate to User Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.
4. Navigate to Mac HD> Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.
5. Start the installation again.
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http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-install-using-logs-elements.html

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... Adobe Support Advisor message "Inspection could not identify any issues. Please contact Adobe Support for further assistance. http://www.adobe.com/support."
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8/16/2014 19:47:53 [FATAL] Setup - Unable to perform Disk space check
8/16/2014 19:47:53 [FATAL] Setup - Errors faced in OS requirement checks. Exiting...
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8/16/2014 19:47:55 [INFO] PIM - FREE PIM Instance ...
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8/16/2014 19:47:55 [INFO] Setup - Setting current directory to C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Adobe\OOBE
8/16/2014 19:47:55 [ERROR] Setup - Error in deleting folder C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Adobe. Error Code:145
8/16/2014 19:47:55 [INFO] Setup - ================= End Adobe Setup. Exit code: -3 =================
Please help.
Thank you,
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That LOOKS like you are trying to install to the D drive instead of the default C drive... true?
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