# ⚠️ How to Fix Adobe Genuine Service Alert After Using GenP — Friendly Troubleshooting Guide

So you patched your Adobe software with GenP, but the Adobe Genuine Service Alert keeps popping up. Ugh! It’s frustrating, I know. You’re probably googling stuff like “step-by-step guide for genp adobe genuine service alert fix” or “how to bypass adobe genuine service alert 2024”. Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered.

What is the Adobe Genuine Service Alert?
This alert is generated by a background Windows service called Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service. Its job is to scan your computer for unauthorized Adobe software and warn you if it finds any. Even if your patch worked, this service may still detect changes and cause alerts.

Step 1: Confirm You Ran GenP Properly
Make sure you:

Ran GenP as Administrator.

Closed all Adobe apps and Creative Cloud before patching.

If unsure, try re-patching under these conditions.

Step 2: Disable Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service
Here’s a crucial step:

Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.

Find Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service.

Right-click it, choose Stop.

Then open Properties and set Startup type to Disabled.

This will stop the service from running automatically.

Step 3: Block Adobe’s Activation Servers
Modify your hosts file or firewall to block:

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activate.adobe.com
practivate.adobe.com
This prevents Adobe from checking your software online.

Step 4: Disable Auto-Updates
Open Adobe Creative Cloud > Preferences > Apps and turn off auto-update to avoid overwriting patches.

Step 5: Restart and Avoid Logging Into Adobe Accounts
Restart your PC, then try to use Adobe apps offline. Avoid signing in within patched apps to minimize detection risk.