How to Delete Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac
Are you looking to delete Adobe Creative Cloud from your Mac? Whether you’ve decided to switch to a different software or simply want to free up some space on your device, this guide will walk you through the steps to remove Adobe Creative Cloud from your Mac efficiently. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Quit Adobe Creative Cloud
Before you can delete Adobe Creative Cloud, it’s essential to ensure that the application is not running. Open the Adobe Creative Cloud app and close it by clicking on the “X” in the top-left corner of the window. If the app is not responding, force quit it by pressing Command + Option + Escape and then selecting Adobe Creative Cloud from the list of applications and clicking “Force Quit.”
Step 2: Uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud
Now that Adobe Creative Cloud is closed, you can proceed to uninstall it from your Mac. There are two methods to do this:
Method 1: Using the Creative Cloud Desktop App
1. Open the Creative Cloud desktop app on your Mac.
2. Click on the “Apps” tab.
3. Find Adobe Creative Cloud in the list of installed applications.
4. Click on the three dots next to Adobe Creative Cloud and select “Uninstall.”
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
Method 2: Using the Finder
1. Open the Finder on your Mac.
2. Navigate to the Applications folder.
3. Locate the Adobe Creative Cloud application and drag it to the Trash.
4. Right-click on the Adobe Creative Cloud icon in the Trash and select “Empty Trash.”
Step 3: Remove Adobe Creative Cloud from Login Items
To ensure that Adobe Creative Cloud does not automatically launch when you log in to your Mac, you need to remove it from the Login Items list.
1. Open System Preferences by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Users & Groups” or “Accounts,” depending on your macOS version.
3. Click on your username at the top of the window.
4. Click on the “Login Items” tab.
5. Find Adobe Creative Cloud in the list and click on it.
6. Click the “-” button to remove it from the Login Items list.
Step 4: Delete Adobe Creative Cloud Preferences
To completely remove Adobe Creative Cloud from your Mac, you should delete its preferences files.
1. Open the Finder and navigate to the following directory: ~/Library/Preferences/
2. Look for a file named “com.adobe.CreativeCloud.plist” and delete it.
3. Close the Finder and restart your Mac.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully deleted Adobe Creative Cloud from your Mac. By following these steps, you can free up space on your device and ensure that Adobe Creative Cloud is completely removed from your system. If you ever decide to reinstall Adobe Creative Cloud, you can do so by visiting the Adobe website and downloading the application again.
