How To Stop Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service Mac

Adobe is integrating Adobe genuine software integrity service with its latest products. The service is mainly designed to discourage piracy and for tracking genuine software. But sometimes, you might face some Adobe genuine software issues on your screen, even if you have legitimate copies of Adobe products. You need to apply some troubleshooting methods to fix this issue.

What is Adobe Genuine Software Integrity
Quick steps to disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service
- How to Disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity on Windows
  - Method 1: Using Windows Services
  - Method 2: Using Task Manager
  - Method 3: Using CMD
  - Method 4: Update the Registry
- How do I disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity on Mac?

What is Adobe Genuine Software Integrity

The Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service is intended for debilitating robbery and tracking authentic software better. But lately, increasingly more Adobe users report that Adobe authentic software error shows up on their screen, even if they have bought genuine copies of Adobe items.

The Adobe Suite is a complete package that may help you to edit video or photos. However, many users have reported error message – "The Adobe software you are using is not genuine" while using the Adobe Suite. This problem can be encountered on any Windows or Mac device. Adobe has introduced many software products for both individuals and for commercial use.

Quick steps to disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service

Many Windows 10 users have reported the following error message: The Adobe software you are using is not genuine. This error message can popup on your computer screen even if you have bought legitimate copies of Adobe products. Apply the following methods to resolve this issue:

How to Disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity on Windows

Method 1: Using Windows Services

You can disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity using the Windows services. For this, you need to follow the steps given below:

Type services in the Search box of your desktop to open it.

Using Windows Services

Move to the Standard category from bottom of the Services window.

Using Windows Services

Find Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service, right-click on it and choose the Properties option.

Using Windows Services

Change the Startup Type to Disabled from the General tab, and click on the Apply button.

Using Windows Services

After following the above steps, you will receive a message on your screen indicating that the Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service has been successfully disabled.

Method 2: Using Task Manager

You can also disable the Adobe Genuine Software Integrity feature using the Task Manager by following the steps given below:

Press Windows + S key combination, and type Task Manager in the Search box to open it.
Now locate "Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service" from your screen. Right-click on it and once the list of options have appeared on your desktop, click on "open file location" from that list.

Using Task Manager

Open the "AdobeGCIClient" folder.
Now minimize that window and return to the Task Manager and again right-click on "Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service". Now, click on the "End Task" button.

After completing the above step, again go to the minimized Window and delete that folder.

Method 3: Using CMD

You can also delete the service using Command Prompt by following the steps given below:

Type cmd in the Windows search box, right-click the Command Prompt from the list and select Run as administrator option.
Type sc delete AGSService on your cmd screen and hit the Return key.
Now navigate to the following path to remove the folder:
- C:Program Files(x86)\CommonFiles\AdobeAdobeGCClient

Method 4: Update the Registry

You can also update the Registry to disable this service. For this, you have to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Go to Start and then select Run. In the Run prompt, type "regedit" in the search box and click the OK button.
Now the Registry Editor window will open on your screen. It is recommended to create a backup copy of your registry before making any changes.
Select the HKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion.
Right-click on the update manager and click on the Delete button to remove it.

Once you are done with the above steps, restart your computer and check if that annoying notification still persists.

How do I disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity on Mac?

If you are a MAC user, follow the steps given below to do the Adobe Genuine Software Integrity disable on Mac:

Open Finder on your device and then navigate to Library Folder on it (If you are using the latest versions of Mac, it might not be possible for you to find Library Folder. In such a case to access the Library folder, open Finder and then find the GO tab and type ~/Library).
Now, click on the Application Support and click Adobe. Then, select AdobeGCCClient folder.

How do I disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity on Mac

Delete that folder and also remove it from Trash to permanently disable the Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service on Mac.