Why is my update failing for AFTER EFFECTS?

I downloaded After Effects 12.2 update after being told my version of AE CC won't work on 10.9.3. I downloaded the installer, but when I clicked on the PatchInstaller, the crappy Adobe Application Manager told me that the Update Failed. Updates could not be applied. Please contact your Administrator... I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR!
I clicked on the "customer support" link. And I use quotes because it shucked me to here, where they apparently don't have anyone answering questions.
Why will the doggone patcher not work? Its a PATCHER! To fix BROKEN SOFTWARE!! THAT WE HAVE LEASED! THIS SHOULD BE A NO BRAINER ADOBE!

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