Block adobe activation using the hosts file updated jan 2014 adobe applications includes an activation mechanism since version 8. Adobe applications includes an activation mechanism since creative suit and later. Block adobe activation servers for cs4 and cs5 via hosts file december 12, 2011 hacking 101 comments. Using this hack you can register the adobe software for free using you own credentials.
The first thing we need to do in this trick is modify the hosts file to stop any incoming requests from adobe to check if everything with our account is valid. An easier way to edit the hosts file in windows 10 if you found that process a bit cumbersome, theres a thirdparty utility you can use to modify your hosts file. You can prevent the application from callinghome by manipulating the systems hosts file. Block adobe photoshop cc activation outbound link using windows host file or firewall is a common question for everyone. Save as to the desktop with the name hosts with the filetype all files 5. You can block this process using updating the host file, when the application will try to contact the activation server it will be redirected to the loopback address 127. As i dont use it for professional works, i decided to not purchase, instead just use the trial version.
I am not a professional graphic designer, but sometimes i like to play with adobe tools like photoshop cc. You can use your favorite editor or even open your favorite gui text editor. To edit the host file, click start search for notepad, rightclick and select run as administrator. This should launch notepad with elevated privileges. And make sure you dont have any of those entries in your hosts file 127. Block adobe activation servers for cs4 and cs5 via hosts file. Also for more info on editing your hosts file, check out the geeks article on how to create a shortcut to quickly edit your hosts file.
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