CCXProcess.exe is a legitimate process belonging to Adobe Creative Cloud. It regularly confuses users who open Task Manager and look at the list of running apps. That process also appears in the startup list, creating even more questions. Now, let me explain what this process is and find out when to be wary of it and when not.
CCXProcess.exe – What is This?
CCXProcess.exe is a legitimate background process that belongs to Adobe programs. It has no visible window, and functions to help Adobe Creative Cloud programs with providing dynamic content. Features like downloading stock templates, filters, and tutorials depend on it. This process is also responsible for background product updates and synchronization.
After installing Adobe applications such as Premiere Pro, Lightroom Classic, After Effects, or Photoshop, the CCXProcess.exe process is added to the autorun and always runs in the background. The process belongs to the service type, so high resource consumption is not typical for it. CCXProcess performs undemanding tasks in the background, so it should barely load the computer.
Ccxprocess.exe System Error Msvcp140.dll – Fix Guide
Sometimes, an error indicating that the file ‘MSVCP140.dll’ is missing may occur when running Adobe programs. This error is caused by a missing or corrupted DLL file required for the program to work correctly. The ‘MSVCP140.dll’ file is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package, which is not always pre-installed in the operating system. Without it, programs like Adobe Premiere will not function at all, and quite a few other Adobe apps will start malfunctioning.
There are several ways to fix the System Error Msvcp140.dll. The first thing you need to do is to install the latest version of Visual C++. It will update to the current version if you already have it installed. After installation, be sure to reboot your computer. If, after rebooting, the problem has not gone away, you need to download an older version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributables.
In most cases, this will solve the problem. If you cannot install Visual C++ 2015, you probably already have a later version installed. Try uninstalling it and reinstalling the 2015 version, which should fix the problem.
Can I Disable It?
You can disable CCXProcess, remove it from autorun, and terminate it through Task Manager, but it is not necessary and will hurt Adobe software functionality. CCXProcess must run in the background to properly perform its functions and work with Adobe Creative Cloud programs. Without it, Creative Cloud apps will lose part of their functionality and may probably start malfunctioning.
You can terminate the process if necessary through the Task Manager. To do so, press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Esc or via the context menu on the space in the taskbar. To terminate the service, find CCXProcess in the list of processes and click “End task“. You can also remove the service from autorun in Task Manager. To do this, go to the “Startup” tab, find the process, and disable it with the corresponding button.
If you wish to disable CCXProcess permanently, you can do so through the Adobe Creative Cloud app. Open the app, click on your profile icon, and select Preferences. Under the General tab, find the Launch Creative Cloud at Login option and uncheck it. That will disable the CCXProcess from starting upon the system startup.
Is CCXProcess a virus?
As I’ve explained above, CCXProcess.exe is digitally signed by Adobe and is not a virus. However, malware can masquerade as this file, taking its name to confuse the user. To understand whether you are dealing with a real file or a fake, you need to understand a few things. First, it is most likely a malicious copy if you have not installed or used Adobe products and the CCXProcess is present in Task Manager.
The next red flag is the excessive use of PC resources. The original file uses a minimal amount of CPU or GPU. Both taking the legit process’ name and consuming a lot of CPU are typical behavior patterns of coin miner malware. Thus, excessive usage of resources is definitely a reason for moving on to the tips below.
Check the location of the file. The CCXProcess file is located in the Adobe program directories. Depending on the bit size of the system you are using, it can either be located in C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience or C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience. On 32-bit systems, it is usually located on the first path. On 64-bit systems, it is usually located on the second path.
If you doubt the legitimacy of CCXProcess.exe, you can run a scan on your device. GridinSoft Anti-Malware is a great solution for this task. This will remove malware and unwanted software from your system.
Download and install Anti-Malware by clicking the button below. After the installation, run a Full scan: this will check all the volumes present in the system, including hidden folders and system files. Scanning will take around 15 minutes.
After the scan, you will see the list of detected malicious and unwanted elements. It is possible to adjust the actions that the antimalware program does to each element: click "Advanced mode" and see the options in the drop-down menus. You can also see extended information about each detection - malware type, effects and potential source of infection.
Click "Clean Now" to start the removal process. Important: removal process may take several minutes when there are a lot of detections. Do not interrupt this process, and you will get your system as clean as new.
