Adobe Background Processes

[KanikaS]

Dear users, 

We have seen numerous posts regarding the Adobe processes that run in the background. Queries like what do these processes mean, how much CPU speed do they need or are they important to run the Creative Cloud desktop app or not, have always been one of our frequently asked questions.

Our team has created a self-explanatory document for the same. This doc aims at answering all the above questions. 

Here is the link for the article: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/adobe-background-processes.html

Hope this is helpful! 

Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about this. 

Thanks 

Kanika Sehgal

[Mariam Hovhannessian]

Open task manager then in background processes you will find node.js or something closer to that name.  then end that task, and everything will be okay

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Yes, this is something to worry about, as nodejs has a lot of security flaws, that you inherited by CreativeCloud running not just one, but two instances of this webserver on your computer.

I defunct both of them, replacing the node.exe with some dummy file that has nothing in it.

[Donka]

Just did a fresh install on my mbp 15" and installed my adobe applications.

And I have to say Adobe feels more and more like some freaking maleware.

I just use PS, LR and PR and this is how it looks?

I mean serious?

What are all of these things?

So my question again, what are all of these things and why are there 7 or more processes running in the background all the time,

even when Im not using any freaking adobe product?!

I would be seriously happy if some one could give me an answer?

[KanikaS]

Hi Donka,

As I understand that you are worried about so many Adobe processes running at the backend, however, these are various Adobe services required to run at the backend. For example services like coresync is required to run the sync services.

Let us know if you need any more information.

Thanks

Kanika

[Donka]

Ok I understand that, but Im not running any adobe software, not even the creative cloud..

So what I don't still is why are there so many processes in the background, when not even using ANY software from adobe?

Apart from that the adobe software is just a total mess when it comes to placement and packages, its freaking everywhere on the computer, as it wouldn't be enough with the Programs folder getting full from just having 3 softwares installed, the utilities as well..

And when searching installed apps, well you can see for your self on the screen shot above.

Im really interested why.

[KanikaS]

In case you are not using the Adobe processes, please see the link and close the processes:

Close conflicting processes or applications interfering with Adobe Creative Cloud app update or inst...

[LuminarIsK1ng]

Adobe makes poor software. I'm a lighroom user and i dont need/use photoshop. 
so for using one adobe software(lightroom) there are like 20-30 processes which keep running in the background even when you arent using it. I dont see that happening with any other software. imo startups make better software than this stupid giant

[skylor]

This post has not been answered, and should be unmarked as answered.

[yamnema]

This is not an answer to the question. Please respond to why any Adobe process is running when no Adobe product is opened and running.

[lickydatsticky]

they're robots and don't really want to help.

[Donka]

well that was not what I asked about.. I know how to terminate the processes, it's just that when I don't use any Adobe products, why is it like 5 processes in the background? It's intrusive.

[titor58489853]

Agreed - possible to get another response?

I too want to know WHY adobe runs 5 other process in the background even if you are not using any adobe product.

I understand Core Sync must run, BUT like many other apps, it runs when you OPEN the program and turns off when you quit.

The crux of this question is why, when we turn on our machines, never touch an adobe application, does adobe run many process regardless of whether an adobe application is being used?

It is frustrating because it eats up our memory for no apparent reason (since we are NOT using an adobe app at the moment) and it requires us to then go into control and manually force quit all these needless adobe processes. Needless because we are not using an adobe application, I understand they must run if we are using adobe software.

Please respond.

Thanks

[bcorrieri@gmail.com]

Actually, even when sync is turned off, CoreSync still runs. I use a program called Auto Kill Any Program and I have it set up to kill any Adobe processes other than the regular apps like PS or AI instantly whenever they run. My products work perfectly well, so no. These background processes are not necessary. They also do not auto terminate upon quitting all Adobe software. Even if I disable a certain functionality like checking for updates, the updater still runs at startup. Even if I disable it from running at startup from the task manager, you still figure out a way to run it. Adobe is right up there with McAfee as far as Malware status goes. No wonder you try to bundle their malware with yours.

[juvelez]

This is disturbing too, a finishless list of startup items makes any powerful system to take a lot of time starting up, although I have disabled the option to startup on windows logon, the system must load this giant list of items on every startup:

[denniso81006966]

Clearly this post has not been answered!

Please Adobe, you no doubt are aware of exactly what we are referring to and choose to ignore it.  I have been a faithful Adobe user for over twenty years.  I am now considering how to go without. 

This needs fixed!

[t15n]

Tired of this creeping bloatware phenomenon. Just budgeted to explore options to replace all Adobe software in our enterprise due to the current state of things. User complaints, system performance hits, etc. hasn't improved in a very long time. Thought there would be more effort to streamline/optimize CC.

Adobe: Give us more options of opting out of this bloatware or we're gone before you know it. Like other posters in this thread, I too am a decades long customer who is unhappy with the sloppy/creepy(?) behavior. I don't need or want you "managing my configurations".

Thanks.

[bigchainring]

Does it really surprise you? MS is doing the same thing. I know these posts are from 2017, and I wonder if the sloppy automated creep is still happening in Adobe world..

[smtwtfsyy]

I also would like to know!

[dougburnett]

I second that and second thousand that. Adobe, don't ignore this!

[unnown93947244]

We need answers, Adobe.  About to stop paying for your products after 20+  years as well.  This is seriously troubling.

[smellycat]

Me and my friend are both having the same problem. FIX YOUR PROGRAMS ADOBE!!!! Or your will loose customers. My laptop is so slow since updating and it takes me hours to get my work done. I have to go to Activity Monitor to kill some of the processes.

[Abambo]

smellycat , unnown93947244 , dougburnett , smtwtfsyy , denniso81006966 ,

Please file a bug report. If everybody does that, Adobe feels the heat: Feature Request/Bug Report Form

[debw45459223]

Done. I hope they listen, but I have my doubts.

Is anyone else having trouble 'safely ejecting hardware' after closing? I want to eject my external hard drives, and I have to completely shut down my machine to do so. It is so frustrating!

[FGress]

I sometimes get the "cannot [move or delete a folder] because a file or folder is open" message -- when I have nothing anywhere open --and have tracked it down to Adobe Acrobat more than once.

[h_design]

Assumed you'd opened one with this post. But I must have assumed incorrectly, my apologies.

Abambo  wrote

smellycat  , unnown93947244  , dougburnett  , smtwtfsyy  , denniso81006966  ,

Please file a bug report. If everybody does that, Adobe feels the heat: Feature Request/Bug Report Form

Good to know about Affinity. Hopefully it picks up some momentum.