𤥠Guide #2 - Dummy Guide for First Timers GenP (CC + GenP)
Video Tutorial: Guide #2 - CC+GenP - Video outdated due to new versions of Genp, CCstopper and others
Current Video Tutorial October 2023: Updated Guide #2 - CC+GenP - Thanks to the user upload for the straightforward video, hope it helps others
DOWNLOADS NEEDED
đ Creative Cloud (CC)
đ GenP 3.0 - Modded
đ CCStopper
â ī¸ Attention: If you are having "Unlicensed popups | App will be disabled | Not loading or looping CC"
Instructions to CC + Genp picture guides only visible in desktop
1. Download Genp 3 - Modded, CCStopper, and extract ALL contents from zip
Antivirus may sometimes delete or move files into quarantine.
You can either whitelist as safe or disable antivirus while extracting. This will fix the issue of .exe not showing in the folder after extracted.
2. Download & Install Creative Cloud
Create a free account or use one you already have, preferably without any ongoing subscription (avoid problems)
During setup, if possible do NOT install AGS (Adobe Genuine Service)
Disable Auto-Update on it's settings if possible.
Once that is done go
Menu > File > Exit Creative Cloud
3. Replace Try with Install buttons using the Modded Utilities.
Go to the default folder for adobe in your file Explorer:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\AppsPanel
Create a folder inside it named "BACKUP" and move the following files (If you have them) to it:
AppsPanel.pimx, AppsPanelBL.dll and AppsPanellL.dll
(in case you want to restore them to default at a later date)
Go to
Genp 3 - Modded > Utilities > restore install buttons [beta]
, there will be another 2 "AppsPanel" files. You will copy these into the default AppsPanel folder (NOT THE BACKUP ONE).
4. Use CCStopper to block ADS via Firewall (blocking internet)
Run CCstopper as admin. - You should be shown a menu with the following options which you must hit using the keyboard.
(2) for Internet Patch
(1) for Firewall Block.
Once that is done, you can select (Q) to quit CCStopper.
â PAY ATTENTION - Firewall Rules should be in effect, therefore they won't let Creative Cloud load or Update (this is intentional).
â ī¸ If antivirus is managing firewall settings, then you must create them in your antivirus firewall settings instead and not on windows (whichever it is must be ON for the rules to take effect) .
đĄ Turn Windows Firewall OFF
, then open Creative Cloud and wait for it to load, once its loaded then turn Windows Firewall ON
Repeat this process everytime you need to download other apps but get server error
(If you do not care for the explanation of it, you may Skip to Step 5)
âšī¸ Informational purpose only of step 4
Explanation of what CCstopper does automatically with the use of the firewall rule
Basically you are allowing internet access to Creative Cloud to load properly and blocking it again, by disabling and enabling the firewall rules.
Later you can disable, enable or delete them depending on your needs.
- OUTBOUND: Stops information from leaving PC to the Server, helps bypass Credit Card prompt.
- INBOUND: Stops information coming from Server to PC, helps bypass the trial countdown or app will be disabled prompt.
How to add the same rules to firewall manually.
Video example on Windows Firewall
Go to
Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings
Create Outbound rules on the following:
Path of ADS -
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\ADS\Adobe Desktop Service.exe
Path of Licensing -
C:\ProgramFiles\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\NGL\adobe_licensing_wf.exe
Path of Licensing helper -
C:\ProgramFiles\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\NGL\adobe_licensing_wf_helper.exe
How to create it:
- Rule type: Program
- Program: (Paste the directory above and select the application.exe)
- Action: Block the connection
- Profile: All
- Name: (Choose a name that you will remember what it does)
- The ADS rule is what causes Creative Cloud to take longer to load, not load at all or constantly loop, but its necessary to get in the app without triggering the CreditCard popup.
Just remember that
- Disabled: CreativeCloud works like normaly, but you cant download due to CreditCard popup.
- Enabled: The opposite happens, free to download but its stubborn a bit.
END of Informational purpose only of step 4
5. Install Apps you want (Trial and Error)
If the buttons didn't get replaced with install, click on Try nonetheless and see if it starts downloading.
Install all the apps you want in one go but don't open them yet. Wait until everything is installed, don't rush.
⨠For Generative Fill PS (NO LONGER POSSIBLE)
It's been adapted into the monthly credits for verified paying users. Therefore, gone like the wind.
6. Run GenP on the installed apps
Open
GenP folder > Resources > Run GenP file
If you're having issues opening it, turn AntiVirus OFF and try again, however don't forget to turn it back ON before selecting Try or Download.
Click "Search Files" and wait. (will look at the default locations, use custom path if installed somewhere else)
You can de-select paths in case you have any versions you dont want to patch. (in case of using Monkrus Acrobat)
Finally click the PILL to run the patch.
Everything should be working now
OPEN THE APPS THROUGH THE .EXE and NOT FROM CC
â Optional - Block Each Installed app via Firewall
(Case of issues like app will be disabled, day counter, unable to launch app due to some popup)
Go to
Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings
Create Inbound and Outbound rule on each app with issues
Typical path example would be: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2022\Photoshop.exe
Find the proper path for the one you need.
â Optional - Block AGS via Firewall - (similar to step 4)
Create both Inbound and Outbound rules on Adobe Genuine Service
Path of AGS - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\AdobeGenuineClient\AGSService.exe
â ī¸ ATTENTION
Always check first the monthly Compatibility List before updating any apps, otherwise don't update.
If you want to install / update more apps, hit "Install/Update" on New app, let it download, and run GenP on them again.