If Adobe Illustrator malfunctions, it can greatly impact your efficiency, especially if you are working on a project with a deadline. However, there are various ways to fix Adobe Illustrator and restore its full functionality. This guide will walk you through the troubleshooting process to help you get your Adobe Illustrator running smoothly again.
Method 1: Repairing Adobe Illustrator using Adobe Creative Cloud
The first recommended method for repairing Adobe Illustrator involves utilizing the Adobe Creative Cloud app. Below is the step by step guide:
- Step 1: Open the Adobe Creative Cloud app on your computer.
Open Adobe Creative Cloud
- Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Apps’ tab.
Click on Apps
- Step 3: Find Adobe Illustrator in the list of installed applications and click on the three-dot menu next to it.
Navigate to Adobe Illustrator
- Step 4: In the dropdown menu, click ‘Repair’ and wait for the process to complete.
Click on Repair
Method 2: Reinstall Adobe Illustrator
If the repair option doesn’t solve the issue, you may need to reinstall Adobe Illustrator altogether. Here are the steps to do so:
- Step 1: Open the Adobe Creative Cloud app.
- Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Apps’ tab and locate Adobe Illustrator in the list of installed applications.
Navigate to Adobe Illustrator
- Step 3: Click on the three-dot menu next to Adobe Illustrator and select ‘Uninstall’ from the dropdown menu. Wait for the process to complete.
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- Step 4: Once the uninstallation process is complete, click on ‘Install’ next to Adobe Illustrator in the Adobe Creative Cloud app.