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Josh_K-H
Josh_K-H
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April 15, 2016
Question

Node.js issue after latest update?

  • April 15, 2016
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I have the process node.exe (named 'Node.js: Server-side JavaScript (32 bit"), running on my computer, hogging a ton of CPU power. A support agent from Premiere Pro didn't believe it was part of Adobe products when I talked to them, but I believe it is part of Adobe. Look at the path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\CCXProcess\libs\node.exe

I wasn't having this issue until Creative Cloud most recently updated, and because it's within the Adobe directory, I think here is where I need to come to get my question answered. Does anybody know what I should do? Btw, ending the task just makes it reappear a few moments later, without me doing anything to make it show up. Also, if I interact with panels within Adobe products that have my footage in them, it seems to automatically launch the node.exe program. Help!

P.S. I'm almost positive that this is related to Adobe, but if it's not.

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    nevralgeek
    nevralgeek
    Participant
    November 21, 2016

    I have the same problem.

    Here is how I solved it (the slob way) : Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC XXXX.XX\ and rename node.exe (Something like foobar.exe).

      landofjeff
      landofjeff
      Participant
      November 23, 2016

      I have the same EXACT issue. I renamed my file. We'll see if this helps. Has it caused any problems for you - since renaming?  I also found the file in another location (C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\CCXProcess\libs). Once I renamed (and moved) the files, I received an error in Photoshop that a problem had been found with Generator. Apparently the file is being used to generate files on the fly, a newer feature of photoshop (2013, maybe?). I don't use that feature, so perhaps we can disable it within Photoshop.

      Regardless -- once I removed those files, Photoshop returned to being very responsive.

      Here is a copy of the error I have to bypass every time I open PS:

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        pawelrog
        Participating Frequently
        November 26, 2016

        Got the same problem. After renaming I see this error but at least my CPU is not using 100% of its power.
        Any fix on this Adobe?

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        domg69903022
        Participant
        November 17, 2016

        node.exe Windows process - What is it?

        I had the same questions.

        So I used the lookup on the taskman and got this.

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        The process known as Evented I/O for (version V8 JavaScript)

        belongs to software Node.js or BT Desktop Help or ATT Management Agent or AT&T Troubleshoot & Resolve or Adobe Photoshop (version CS6, CC 2015) or Bell Internet Check-Up or Adobe Photoshop CC or Adobe Extension Manager CC or Prey Anti-Theft or Adobe InDesign (version CC 2015, CS5) or Windstream Setup Assistant or Popcorn Time

        by Joyent.

        Description: Node.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Node.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 5,529,472 bytes (41% of all occurrences), 5,755,392 bytes and 11 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/node.exe.html

        The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The file is digitally signed. Node.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

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        Atul_Saini
        Atul_Saini
        Legend
        April 28, 2016

        Moving the discussion to Adobe Creative Cloud​

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