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Full Uninstall - How to remove leftover files/programs, including genuine software integrity service?

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I have uninstalled Adobe Acrobat, but some files/programs remain. In particular, Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service continues to run despite having no Adobe software installed.

How do I uninstall this service? There does not appear to be an uninstaller available.

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Why is it still so difficult to get rid of this program?

My copy of Photoshop Elements stopped working, I keep getting an error that it isn't registered, even though it is. I tried reinstalling and used the code on the box I bought from a shop a few years ago - yes it is a genuine product, I have a receipt as well.

Any way, as it wouldn't work I decided to uninstall all Adobe software - it's too expensive.

I discovered that Adobe Genuine Software is STILL installed - despite the website saying it would be uninstalled when there are no Adobe products - which there aren't.

I've tried uninstalling it, it just reappears instantly - it's ridiculous that we have to root around in folders to remove this - it's like having a virus that just keeps reappearing every time you delete it.

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Hi @RustyKnightUK,

Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the trouble, and the delayed response.

In case you are still looking for a solution, you can run the Acrobat cleaner tool https://adobe.ly/4hHfCnD, reboot the computer once.

This should ensure that any files related to Acrobat is removed from your device.

Hope this helps.

-Souvik

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Hi! You can disable and delete this service in TASK SCHEDULER and then delete the ADOBE folder in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files.

Cheers!

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You can refer to the video

How To Disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service - YouTube

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That still leaves all that files on the system, registry etc - nothing of a clean uninstall at all!

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This is the uninstaller you want:

Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

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Community Expert

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Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs

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kash50Author

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I have ran the clean up tool and restarted the PC.

However, Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service is still installed and running on my machine.

This software is installed to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\AdobeGCClient", and there is no uninstaller in this directory.

I am no longer running any Adobe software, so I don't need this software license service.

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delete the adobe folder then.

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