CCXProcess.exe is an executable file that is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud Experience (CCX). This file is developed by Adobe Systems and is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience directory.
The associated software, Adobe Creative Cloud Experience, is a collection of applications and services from Adobe Systems that gives subscribers access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, along with a set of mobile applications and also some optional cloud services. This includes popular software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Lightroom.
The CCXProcess.exe is needed as it is a core process of the Adobe Creative Cloud Experience. It helps in the smooth running of the Adobe applications and services, ensuring that they function as expected. It manages various tasks such as updates, synchronization of files, fonts, settings, and more.
Under normal circumstances, there is no need to remove CCXProcess.exe as it is an essential component of the Adobe Creative Cloud Experience. If it is causing problems such as high CPU usage or if it is not the legitimate Adobe process (for instance, a virus or malware disguised as the CCXProcess.exe), then it might be necessary to remove it. Always ensure to keep your Adobe applications updated to the latest version to avoid any potential issues.
Description: CCXProcess.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. CCXProcess.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 144,008 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 129,288 bytes and 25 more variants.
CCXProcess.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is digitally signed. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run, MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler, DEFAULT\Run).
The program is not visible.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with CCXProcess.exe, you may also want to uninstall the software Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 or Adobe Premiere Pro 2021 using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CCXProcess.exe. Therefore, you should check the CCXProcess.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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they are processes that run in the background and these have different functions such as checking for updates, connecting to a library in the cloud, etc. this file is executed even when Adobe applications are not in use and also usually synchronizes with other services in the background, but even so it is not dangerous and the task can be deactivated (deactivate, not delete), in the administrator if you have The disk is very saturated and it will not affect the use of Adobe applications later, since this file will be re-executed when the application is opened. CR (further information)
I got informed that CCXProcess is a crypto mining software like a malware or so, i'm wondering how to get rid of this nonsense.
ein virus! mama
its a file by adobe creative cloud of 113kb addy
It's Adobe Creative Cloud and on my computer is located at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience tony
I have two instances of CCXProcess.exe. One appears in my startup apps as "CCXProcess" and has the Adobe logo and subtitle "Adobe Inc.", the other has a much lower quality logo of a present and no subtitle. My guess is that a hacker wanted to confuse this very conversation by naming the malicious executable the same thing as the safe one. I'm working on removing the malicious one. Also, when I remove it from my start-up apps, it automatically adds itself back into my start-up apps. So that's fishy af.
I cracked photoshop and it came with it... It's either a malware or a process that comes with photoshop... Nico
It's not a virus, it's just Adobe Creative Cloud. Ben
Agreed, it is a file by Adobe Creative Cloud. a set of applications that provide users access to video editing, web development, photography, and other features. So, the CCXProcess.exe process might belong to Premiere Pro, Lightroom Classic, After Effects, or other apps. Peter
Adobe creative cloud... Laura
If you want to get rid of this go to file explorer scroll down to OS click on it then go to C:\Program Files (x86) then click on adobe go to adobe creative cloud experience then the evil virus should be there right click on it then click delete cooper guise
I know that this process really annoys me. I have 14 ADOBE process running randomly and 6-8 of them are 'Adobe CEF Helper', all the rest come in pairs and everything matches, except the one we are talking about. It has a similar shape and design LOGO, this one is all RED , not the same as Adobes'. It's file location when is where you said it was in this article, using 100% CPU and 100% MEMORY, causing my PC tp freeze, then crash....over, and over, and over again. Best part is, I am NOT running ADOBE at all., NONE of these files start when I turn on, They are not even in the start up, and I cant END TASK in TM, it just disappears when I do that, and reappears down the list right away. They wait till I'm knee deep in School work, then they come and ruin my day. They all run at once, get as much power or network or whatever they're getting, then it's all quiet again, and back to normal....for a while anyways. I think it's a Trojan personally. The Legit Files of Adobe were all installed May 5 2022. and this whole second set has a June 10 2022 date on them....and that's about the time I started swearing at my computer not realizing... SOOOOO if it is a bad process, I just don't understand how Malwarebytes, Hitman Pro, AwdCleaner, Spybot S&D 2.9 and the built-in Microsoft program don't detect anything? Kim Burton
Summary: Average user rating of CCXProcess.exe:
based on 18 votes with 12 user comments.
5 users think CCXProcess.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
5 users think CCXProcess.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
2 users don't grade CCXProcess.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving CCXProcess issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with CCXProcess. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the CCXProcess.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of CCXProcess.exe: based on 18 votes with 12 user comments. 5 users think CCXProcess.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. 5 users think CCXProcess.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users don't grade CCXProcess.exe ("not sure about it").