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June 16, 2016
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Do I have to be online to use the Creative Cloud

  • June 16, 2016
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I have a question. Do I need to be online to use the software? I really don't like to keep my internet plugged in all of the time because I have an annoying little brother who needs to be "gaming".... will my product stop working once I log off??

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Correct answer Jeffrey_A_Wright

Angieh42372689 if you are restoring your computer to factory settings then it is likely that any previous data, or installed applications will be removed. 

You can find details on how to reinstall the Adobe applications included with your membership at Download and install Adobe Creative Cloud apps .  You will want to use the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application to download and install the applications after the Factory restore.

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Jeffrey_A_Wright
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Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity Manager
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June 16, 2016

Branching to a new discussion.

Angieh42372689 it is only necessary to be online periodically to verify the status of your Creative Cloud membership.  There is no need to be constantly online.  You can this questions answered at Adobe Creative Cloud FAQ ​ under the question Do I need to be online to access my desktop apps?

spudnikswonder
spudnikswonderAuthor
Participating Frequently
June 16, 2016

Hi Jeff,

Thank you for your answer. On another note, I need to restart my computer, is there a way to see the downloaded files so that I don't need to re-download them when I go back to my factory settings? Or... do I need to go through the new creative cloud installer again?

Thank you

Jeffrey_A_Wright
Community Manager
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Community Manager
June 16, 2016

Angieh42372689 if you are restoring your computer to factory settings then it is likely that any previous data, or installed applications will be removed. 

You can find details on how to reinstall the Adobe applications included with your membership at Download and install Adobe Creative Cloud apps .  You will want to use the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application to download and install the applications after the Factory restore.

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