# 🧰 How to Fully Uninstall GenP and Restore Adobe Software to Its Original State — A Practical Guide ![Adobe-GenP-taiweb](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/HkosQS4vee.png) So, maybe you used GenP out of curiosity, or maybe you needed to test something. But now you're wondering, “How do I uninstall GenP and bring Adobe back to its official setup?” Whether you're switching to a paid plan or just cleaning things up — this guide is for you. And don’t worry — you’re not alone. A lot of folks Google stuff like “undo GenP patch Adobe” or “restore adobe genuine files after genp” once they realize they want to go back to the legit route. Step 1: Back Up Your Projects Before making any changes, back up all your Adobe projects — Photoshop PSDs, Premiere timelines, After Effects comps, etc. You don’t want to risk anything. Step 2: Unpatch with GenP (if possible) If you still have GenP installed, run it again. Some versions allow you to “restore original” — which undoes the patch. If your version doesn’t offer this, don’t worry. You can manually reset things. Step 3: Uninstall All Adobe Apps Use the Adobe Creative Cloud Uninstaller or Windows "Apps & Features" menu. Make sure to: Delete all Adobe software. Also uninstall Creative Cloud Desktop App. Delete leftover folders in: C:\Program Files\Adobe C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe %AppData%\Adobe %ProgramData%\Adobe Step 4: Clean Up the Hosts File Open C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts with Notepad (as Administrator). Remove any lines like: Step 5: Reinstall Adobe from the Official Website Head to https://www.adobe.com and reinstall Creative Cloud. From there, you can download the official apps and log in with your Adobe ID. Step 6: Optional – Run Adobe Cleaner Tool Adobe offers a tool to remove all traces of its software: 🔗 Download Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool It’s like starting fresh — perfect if you want to go 100% legit again. Conclusion Whether you used GenP for testing, learning, or simply exploring, it’s totally okay to shift back to the official version. We grow, we change. And the Adobe ecosystem offers a lot of value once you're ready for it. For more details about GenP, visit https://genpadobe.net. For official Adobe software, head to https://www.adobe.com.