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[portthames]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

[wireman]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

You are paying Adobe a lot of money, have you asked them?

[portthames]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

You are paying Adobe a lot of money, have you asked them?

Thanks, but you came here just to say that? ;)

[fruitcake]

I have a 2010 Mac Pro so I can't speak to how Windows functions. I have Adobe CC installed and have not noticed any issues affecting my DAW (MOTU DP).

[wireman]

You are paying Adobe a lot of money, have you asked them?

Thanks, but you came here just to say that? ;)

Yes, because there may be supported mechanisms in the software to disable some activity, for example fast start, update checks, check for media insertion. You didn't say what the actual problem (if any) was that you wanted a workaround for, do these processes have some impact.
It would also be useful to know if these processes start without you starting up a CC application and what the processes are named.

You can usually disable service and application startup but that is risky without knowing how the application works. I'm using pre-CC versions of Adobe software so can't give specific advice based on my system.

[resistorman]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

You are paying Adobe a lot of money, have you asked them?

Thanks, but you came here just to say that? ;)

It is a valid response to your question. Have you?

[CS70]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

For most programs, there's a couple things to look for: a traybar application starting at login, which can usually be disabled fromt the application itself (or from the "Startup Apps" panel in Windows 10); and services that are set to "automatic" (and can be set to "manual" if one wants, but then you have to remember to start them.. or "disabled" in which case they won't start at all unless changed back).. to change the status, simply type "Services" in the run textbox in the start menu (or go to Control Panel and find Services from there), order by name and check.

In some cases, software installs itself as a kernel-level device - you check Device Manager and simply disable it from there. As usual, you may need to re-enable it when you want to work with the software. But I doubt CC does that.

There are a few other ways to keep things running under Windows but 99% of the software uses the first and occasionally the second.

[portthames]

I want to install CC with my DAW, (partitions haven't worked yet with my current setup) can someone tell me of some workarounds to limit or block CC's background processes when I'm not even using it.

Windows 10

Thanks in advance.

For most programs, there's a couple things to look for: a traybar application starting at login, which can usually be disabled fromt the application itself (or from the "Startup Apps" panel in Windows 10); and services that are set to "automatic" (and can be set to "manual" if one wants, but then you have to remember to start them.. or "disabled" in which case they won't start at all unless changed back).. to change the status, simply type "Services" in the run textbox in the start menu (or go to Control Panel and find Services from there), order by name and check.

In some cases, software installs itself as a kernel-level device - you check Device Manager and simply disable it from there. As usual, you may need to re-enable it when you want to work with the software. But I doubt CC does that.

There are a few other ways to keep things running under Windows but 99% of the software uses the first and occasionally the second.

Many thanks CS70.

Appreciate that helpful reply.