How to Remove Creative Cloud from File Explorer
Are you looking to declutter your File Explorer and remove the Creative Cloud icon? Whether you’ve recently unsubscribed from Adobe’s Creative Cloud service or simply want to organize your File Explorer, this guide will walk you through the steps to remove Creative Cloud from File Explorer on Windows and macOS.
Steps to Remove Creative Cloud from File Explorer on Windows
1. Open File Explorer: Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
2. Access Taskbar: Click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
3. Customize Taskbar: Right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings.”
4. Turn Off Creative Cloud: In the Taskbar settings, scroll down to the “Apps & features” section and find “Adobe Creative Cloud.” Toggle the switch next to it to “Off.”
5. Restart File Explorer: Close and reopen File Explorer for the changes to take effect.
Steps to Remove Creative Cloud from File Explorer on macOS
1. Open Finder: Press Command + Space and type “Finder” to open it.
2. Go to Applications: In the Finder sidebar, click on “Applications.”
3. Open Creative Cloud Preferences: Locate the Creative Cloud application and right-click on it. Select “Show Package Contents.”
4. Navigate to Resources: Go to the “Resources” folder within the Creative Cloud package.
5. Delete Creative Cloud: Delete the “Creative Cloud” folder from the Resources folder.
6. Empty Trash: Drag the Creative Cloud folder to the Trash and empty it.
7. Reopen Finder: Close and reopen Finder for the changes to take effect.
Additional Tips
– If you still see the Creative Cloud icon in File Explorer after following these steps, try clearing the File Explorer cache. Press Windows key + R, type “shell:cache” in the Run dialog, and press Enter. Delete the contents of the “System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer” folder and restart your computer.
– If you want to remove Creative Cloud completely from your system, you can uninstall it using the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app or through the Control Panel on Windows or the Applications folder on macOS.
– Remember to back up any important files before making changes to your system.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove Creative Cloud from File Explorer and enjoy a cleaner and more organized desktop experience.
