3 docs tagged with "disable-adobe-background-automatic-updates"

This script disables the "AdobeARMservice" service. This service is officially named "Adobe Acrobat Update Service". It starts automatically when your PC boots, runs in the background, and installs updates if found. Its primary function is to keep your Adobe software up to date. Disabling this service can help optimize your system's performance and reduce unwanted data collection. Overview of default service statuses - "AdobeARMservice" (tested on Adobe Acrobat version 23.006): | OS Version | St...

This script disables the "Adobe Acrobat Update Task" scheduled task. It is responsible for keeping your Adobe Reader and Acrobat applications up to date with the latest enhancements and security fixes. By disabling it, you reduce the system's exposure to potential vulnerabilities, though at the cost of not receiving automatic updates in the background. Overview of default task statuses - "\\Adobe Acrobat Update Task" (tested on Adobe Acrobat version 23.006): | OS Version | Default status | ...

This script disables the "adobeupdateservice" service. This service is responsible for updating Creative Cloud desktop apps. It runs continuously in the background. It manages the privileges required for various actions, such as installing app updates and syncing fonts. This allows Adobe to perform its actions without prompting you for your system password or approval. This service has had vulnerabilities in the past, including the Privilege Escalation Unquoted Service Path vulnerability, making...