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macrlz9
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July 31, 2026
Question

Duplicate "Creative Cloud" in macOS Login Items

  • July 31, 2026
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I was reviewing my Login Items in macOS System Settings and noticed I have both "Adobe Creative Cloud" and "Creative Cloud" listed as separate items allowed to run in the background. Since there is only one main Creative Cloud app, why are there two separate entries here?

Additionally, I am seeing entries for both "Adobe Acrobat" and "Adobe Acrobat Reader DC," as well as a generic "Adobe Inc." item.

I understand that background processes are necessary for things like syncing and updates, but this feels redundant. Is this expected behavior, or is it possible I have leftover items from old installations that need to be cleaned up?

macOS and Adobe are updated to the latest as of this post.

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    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2026

    there are lots of cc background processes.  whether that accounts for both the entries you highlighted, i don’t know.

     

    you could test, if you’re careful, or better, leave it.

    leo.r
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2026

    I have the same, this is expected, these are helper apps that are needed for whatever they are needed.