How to Solve This Unlicensed Adobe App Will Be Disabled

How to Solve This Unlicensed Adobe App Will Be Disabled

“If your Adobe app is flagged as ‘not genuine’ or ‘unlicensed,’ it may stop working unexpectedly. In this video, I walk you through what Adobe Genuine Service is, why this happens, and how to fix it properly—either by reinstalling genuine software or clearing the false alert. Simplified and up-to-date!

Adobe’s Genuine Software Integrity Service (AGS) scans for unlicensed or non-genuine apps and may disable them to protect users from fraud or malware.
Adobe Help Center

Adobe strongly recommends uninstalling any unlicensed software and reinstalling from Adobe.com or an authorized reseller to ensure safety and full functionality.
Adobe Help Center

Users have reported seeing these errors even when they have a valid Creative Cloud subscription; often, solutions include logging out and back in, restarting the app or computer, or reinstalling the Adobe software.
Adobe Community

Some communities even suggest using tools like the Creative Cloud Cleaner or following step-by-step tutorials to resolve the issue.