How to Fix Adobe Photoshop Error 16 in 2 Easy Ways

On Windows 10

– Open ‘File Explorer.

– Click on the ‘View’ tab, and then select ‘Hidden Items.’

– Right-click on ‘Adobe PCD.’

– Click ‘Security and then choose ‘Edit.

– Now set administrator’s permissions to ‘Full Control’ and click on ‘OK.’

– Now click the ‘Advanced tab’.

– Select ‘Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object,’ and click on ‘OK’ and then ‘Yes’ to save the settings.

– Go back to the ‘File Explorer.’

• Repeat steps three to seven with the SLStore folder.

On Mac

– Use the finder to go to Library/Application Support/Adobe/SLStore.

– Control-click the folder and select ‘Get Info’.

– Expand ‘Sharing and Permissions’.

– Click the lock icon at the bottom, type in your password when asked and click on ‘OK.’

– Set system permissions to ‘Read/Write, admin to ‘Read/Write,’ and finally everyone to ‘Read/Write.’

– Click the gear icon and select ‘Apply to enclosed items.

– Close the ‘Get Info’ window.

• Repeat steps one to seven for the Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe PCD folder.