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Mac Bash script to kill Adobe Create Cloud and other processes that Adobe forces on us.
#!/bin/bash
echo "\n\n--- Killing Stupid Adobe Auto Load Crap ---\n\n"
launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist
launchctl unload -w {,~}/Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.*.plist
sudo launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.adobe.*.plist
echo "\n\n--- Done! ---\n\n"
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see

https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/138945
https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/356217

After running, reboot to enjoy an Adobe free launch (until you actually run an Adobe product).

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Instant kill:

sudo pkill -f Adobe
sudo pkill -f adobe

see https://maclord.ozar.net/how-to-shut-down-adobe-cc/

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