Uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud Apps from Your Computer

Questions

  • How do I uninstall an Adobe Creative Cloud app from my computer?
  • How do I remove Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or another Adobe app?
  • Can I remove all Adobe Creative Cloud apps at once?
  • How do I uninstall the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app itself?
  • Do I need admin rights to remove Adobe apps on my Bowdoin computer?
  • Where is the Adobe Creative Cloud uninstaller on a Mac?
  • What do I do if I can't uninstall an Adobe app using the normal method?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin College students, faculty, and staff using Bowdoin-owned or personal Mac or Windows computers with Adobe Creative Cloud apps installed. Users on Bowdoin-managed devices may need temporary administrator access to uninstall software.

Resolution

Bowdoin-managed computers may require admin rights. Before uninstalling, grant yourself temporary administrator access if needed:
  • Mac: Open the Privileges app.
  • Windows: Open the Make Me Admin app.

Uninstall a single Adobe app

  1. Open the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app. If you need to find it:
    • Mac: Check your Applications folder or use Self Service.
    • Windows: Search for it in the Start menu or use Company Portal.
  2. Go to the Apps tab to see all installed Adobe applications.
  3. Find the app you want to remove and click the three dots (…) menu next to it.
  4. Select Uninstall and follow the on-screen prompts.

Uninstall all Adobe Creative Cloud apps

  1. Open the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop app.
  2. Repeat the single-app uninstall steps above for each app listed under Installed.
  3. Once all individual apps are removed, uninstall the Creative Cloud Desktop app itself:
    • Windows: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Find Adobe Creative Cloud and click Uninstall.
    • Mac: Make sure you have Privileges active, then open Finder > Applications > Adobe Creative Cloud folder. Run the Uninstaller inside that folder and follow the on-screen instructions.
App won't uninstall? If the standard method doesn't work, use the official Adobe Creative Cloud Uninstaller. If you still need help, contact the Service Desk.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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