CCStopper

Stops Adobe's pesky background apps and more 😉

Version

Table of Contents

• v1.2.3-pre.2 Changelog
• v1.2.2 Changelog
  • hotfix.1 Changelog
• Installation
• Features
• FAQ
• Adding Entries to Hosts Blocklist
• New Features
• Alternate Distributions/Modifications
• Known Issues
• Disclaimer/Notice

v1.2.3-pre.2 Changelog

Visit the dev readme for updated documentation.

• One-line install/run
  • thanks MAS for the idea
  • see below for commands
• reverted pre.1's AIO changes
  • i realized an AIO version would be a nightmare to maintain
• re-written hosts block module
  • it will now update hosts file if entries already exists (fixed #80)
  • new comments surrounding entries in hosts file
  • it should migrate old entries, but it hasn't been extensively tested
• New module for patching the creative cloud app
  • credit to AbsentForeskin on the genP discord
  • restart recommended after patching
• re-written the installer/online scripts to work with multiple files
• Created logo for shortcut icons (its very original trust)
• Documentation update

v1.2.2 Changelog

• Updated user messages in RemoveAGS.ps1 to be more descriptive
• Firewall names are more descriptive
  • to update them, run the Firewall Block option again.

hotfix.1 Changelog

• Removed mentions of "InternetBlock" in menus of FirewallBlock.ps1
  • Firewall rules will still show "InternetBlock" in the name, can't change because backwards compatibility

Read previous changelogs from the releases

Installation

1. Get the latest release
2. Extract the ZIP file (This is important, CCStopper will not work without the additional scripts in the additional folders. Also, antivirus may block it from running in the downloads folder.)
3. Run CCStopper.bat
4. Select an option
5. Prevent profit (for Adobe)

Features

Please do not list options by number (i.e. "select option 1, then run option 3") if you are creating a guide or asking a question that uses CCStopper. To reduce confusion, use the names of the options. Thank you.

All patches are reversible by running the same patch again.

• Stop running Adobe background processes
• Internet Patches
  • Firewall Block - Creates firewall rule to block the credit card prompt. See issue #42 if it does not work.
  • Add to Hosts - Blocks unnecessary Adobe servers in the hosts file.
• System Patches
  • Genuine Checker - Locks Genuine Checker files.
  • Hide CCFolder - Hides the Creative Cloud folder in Windows Explorer.

FAQ

Adding Entries to Hosts Blocklist

The data branch of CCStopper contains a hosts.txt file that has a list of addresses that CCStopper will block. If you think an address from adobe should be blocked, open a pull request with the address added to the bottom of the list. Also state why the address should be added to the hosts block.

New Features

I work on new features in the dev branch. Most of the time, I'll include a section in the README with proposed changes. (there used to be a project board but i was too lazy to update it)

Alternate Distributions/Modifications

I cannot offer any support for CCStopper unless it's a release from this repository.

I have no problems with this and enjoy seeing what people do with my code! Please make sure that your fork complies with this repository's license, and that the user knows it's not a modified release. Also, if you make any improvements, please consider making a pull request!

Known Issues

Check the issues page for the latest issues. I try to respond to all of them ASAP, but this is a side project and I like to touch grass too.

Disclaimer/Notice

Disclaimer: This script is in an early stage, and offered as-is. There will be many bugs. I am not responsible for any damage, loss of data, or thermonuclear wars caused by these scripts. I am not affiliated with Adobe.

Notice: Don't use this tool for piracy. It's illegal, and multi-billion dollar companies like Adobe need to profit off unreliable and overpriced software. Piracy helps Adobe by increasing their market dominance.

Made with <3, and </3 for Adobe