Creative cloud desktop tool trying to update

Setup: Running Win7 64bit on Sager NP8760 laptop - cpu: older i7 M820 1.73 ghz - 8GB ram
I get a notice from the task bar that `creative cloud' has an update.... ok start the process.
I see a dialog that the update is downloading ....
I see a dialog that CC desktop is initializing....
Maybe 15 seconds or so the CC desk top tool pops up
But also a new message that CC has an update......
The process repeats and repeats.  The update warning continues to appear making it impossible to use the CC desktop at all.
Is this happing to others?  Is there a known cure?

John T Smith wrote:
You MAY have a faulty installation, which requires complete removal and reinstall... not exactly your problem, but the links below may help
One fix for signout problems http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1408331?tstart=0
-http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/unable-login-creative-cloud-2 48.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs5-cleaner-tool-installation -problems.html
I guess I'm a little mystified by this reply.  I've reported no problem signing in or out of adobe, nor have I experienced any.
I've been going along with a creative cloud desktop and updates for over a yr now so not sure how my install would suddenly be 'faulty'.  Complete removal and reinstall is something like a days work if you have any related difficulties at all yet it seems to be the most often suggested remedy.
Is there no chance of something that does not require a hefty input of my time getting the tools to work rather than using them, that can be done to remedy what seems to be something like a stuck routine in the install routines?
Any other folks with an idea about this?

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