Unraveling the process of uninstalling Creative Cloud on a Mac in the year 2024.
In the world of creative professionals, Adobe Creative Cloud is a popular suite of tools. However, for some users, the software can take up precious storage space and slow down the performance of their Mac. If you're one of those users looking to declutter and optimize your device, this guide is for you. Here's a straightforward, easy-to-follow method for completely uninstalling Adobe Creative Cloud from your Mac.
Step 1: Use Adobe’s Official Uninstall Tool Adobe offers an uninstall package for macOS that removes all Creative Cloud apps, including the Creative Cloud Desktop app. To access this tool, visit Adobe’s Admin Console under Packages > Tools and download the uninstall package for macOS. Once downloaded, open Terminal and run the command `sudo ./AdobeUninstaller --all`. This command will uninstall all Creative Cloud apps and the Desktop app together, which cannot be uninstalled separately [1].
Step 2: Manually Remove Remaining Adobe Files and Startup Items After uninstalling, some residual files and startup items may remain. To remove them, look for Adobe files or processes related to Creative Cloud in the following common locations:
- Application Support folders: `/Library/Application Support/Adobe/` and `~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/` - Preferences: `~/Library/Preferences/com.adobe.*` - Caches: `~/Library/Caches/com.adobe.*` - Launch Agents / Daemons (startup items): `/Library/LaunchAgents/`, `/Library/LaunchDaemons/`, and `~/Library/LaunchAgents/`
For example, to remove the Adobe Creative Cloud Connector, delete the folder: `/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/LinkrUI` [4].
Step 3: Remove Adobe Creative Cloud Diagnostics and Other Helper Apps Use third-party uninstallers like iBoostUp (or similar Mac uninstall utilities) to ensure the removal of diagnostic tools and related helper files linked to Adobe Creative Cloud [3].
Step 4: Disable Creative Cloud Startup Processes Check and disable any Adobe startup processes via System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items by removing Creative Cloud or Adobe startup agents [5].
Step 5: Restart Your Mac To ensure all active Adobe processes and startup items are fully terminated, reboot your machine after completing the removals.
By following these steps, you can fully remove Adobe Creative Cloud and its associated components from your Mac. Keep in mind that this process will not affect any other Adobe software installed on your Mac.
For a thorough cleanse, check for lingering Creative Cloud files after removal using Finder or a third-party uninstaller tool. With these steps, your Mac can serve as a seamless extension of your creativity and innovation, offering a streamlined, efficient experience.
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- Once you've uninstalled Adobe Creative Cloud, you can explore various technology solutions to boost creativity, such as digital art tools or stock photo resources, to enhance your workflow and foster innovation.
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