CCTaskKiller: A simple and unofficial Windows utility for killing running Adobe Creative Cloud related processes. (Extremely rough, AI-generated code)

CCTaskKiller_Win10.ps1

<#
.SYNOPSIS
    A PowerShell script to manage and kill Adobe-related processes on Windows 10.
.DESCRIPTION
    This script provides a graphical interface to identify and forcefully stop all processes related to Adobe applications
    running on the system. It is designed to be used with administrative privileges.
.PARAMETER None
    No parameters are required to run this script.
.EXAMPLE
    PS:\>  Start-Process powershell.exe -ArgumentList "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -WindowStyle Hidden -File .\CCTaskKiller_Win10.ps1"
    This command will launch the CCTaskKiller GUI, allowing you to view and kill Adobe-related processes.
.INPUTS
    None.
.OUTPUTS
    None.
.NOTES
    This script requires administrative privileges to run.
    Use at your own risk. Ungracefully stopping Adobe processes may lead to system instability or data loss.
    This script is provided "as is" without any warranties nor guarantees.
    Ensure you have the necessary permissions to run scripts on your system.
#>

#requires -RunAsAdministrator

Add-Type -AssemblyName PresentationFramework

$processPatterns = @(
    "3D toolkit",
    "acrobat.com",
    "acrobat",
    "acrord32",
    "adobe cc",
    "adobe cef helper",
    "adobe desktop service",
    "adobe dng converter",
    "adobe encore dvd",
    "adobe encore",
    "adobe extension manager",
    "adobe golive",
    "adobe installer",
    "adobeupdateservice",
    "adobeipcbroker",
    "cclibrary",
    "adobenotificationclient",
    "ccxprocess",
    "agsservice",
    "agmservice",
    "logtransport2",
    "adobegcclient",
    "acrotray",
    "acrobatnotificationclient",
    "adobecollabsync",
    "adobeextensionservice",
    "adobe media encoder",
    "adobe onlocation",
    "adobe premiere elements",
    "adobe premiere pro",
    "adobe sing glyphlet manager cs3",
    "adobe soundbooth",
    "adobe stock photos",
    "adobe updater",
    "adobearm",
    "adobecaptivate",
    "adobecc",
    "adobeupdateinstallmgr",
    "adobeupdatemanager",
    "adobeupdater",
    "adobeupdaterinstallmgr",
    "afterfx",
    "audition",
    "bridge",
    "bridgeproxy",
    "creativecloud",
    "creative cloud",
    "dreamweaver",
    "dynamiclinkmanager",
    "encore",
    "fireworks",
    "fireworks10",
    "flash  video encoder",
    "flash",
    "flashplayer",
    "illustrator",
    "imageready",
    "incopy",
    "indesign",
    "indesignserver",
    "indesignserverservice",
    "lightroom",
    "photoshop elements",
    "photoshop",
    "photoshopelementseditor",
    "photoshopelementsorganizer",
    "photoshopserver",
    "premiere",
    "acrodist",
    "Adobe Crash Processor",
    "adobe_licensing_wf_acro",
    "adobe_licensing_wf_helper_acro",
    "coresync",
    "creative cloud helper"
)

[xml]$xaml = @"
<Window xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
        Title="AdobeTaskManager" Height="420" Width="400" WindowStartupLocation="CenterScreen"
        Background="#222222">
    <StackPanel Margin="16,8,16,16" VerticalAlignment="Top" HorizontalAlignment="Center" Background="#222222">
        <TextBlock Text="WARNING:" FontWeight="Bold" FontSize="14" TextAlignment="Left" HorizontalAlignment="Left"
            Margin="0,0,0,2" Foreground="#FF5555"/>
        <TextBlock Name="WarningText" TextWrapping="Wrap" TextAlignment="Justify" HorizontalAlignment="Left"
            Margin="0,0,0,2" Foreground="#FFAAAA"
            Text="Ungracefully stopping Adobe-related processes could impact your system stability and/or cause you to lose work, corrupt data, etc. Adobe system services will continue to run."/>
        <TextBlock Text="USE AT YOUR OWN RISK." FontWeight="Bold" Foreground="#FF5555" Margin="0,0,0,8" HorizontalAlignment="Left"/>
        <TextBlock Text="Processes to attempt killing:" Margin="0,0,0,4" FontWeight="Bold" HorizontalAlignment="Left" Foreground="#CCCCCC"/>
        <ListBox Name="ProcList" Height="120" Width="340" Margin="0,0,0,12" Background="#333333" Foreground="#DDDDDD"/>
        <TextBlock Name="WarningText2" TextWrapping="Wrap" TextAlignment="Justify" HorizontalAlignment="Left" FontStyle="Italic" FontSize="10"
            Margin="0,0,0,8" Foreground="#AAAAAA"
            Text="Note: Some processes may not die properly while Adobe Windows services are set to Enabled. This application does not change service states in order for your Adobe applications to open successfully in the future. These processes are shown in italic text. You may still attempt to kill them if you wish."/>
        <StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal" HorizontalAlignment="Center" Margin="0,0,0,8" Background="#222222">
            <Button Name="RefreshButton" Content="Refresh List" Margin="0,0,8,0" Background="#444444" Foreground="#DDDDDD"/>
            <Button Name="SelectAllButton" Content="Select All" Margin="0,0,8,0" Background="#444444" Foreground="#DDDDDD"/>
            <Button Name="DeselectAllButton" Content="Deselect All" Margin="0,0,8,0" Background="#444444" Foreground="#DDDDDD"/>
            <Button Name="KillButton" Content="Kill Selected" Margin="0" Background="#FF5555" Foreground="#222222" FontWeight="Bold"/>
        </StackPanel>
    </StackPanel>
</Window>
"@

$reader = New-Object System.Xml.XmlNodeReader $xaml
$window = [Windows.Markup.XamlReader]::Load($reader)

$killButton = $window.FindName("KillButton")
$refreshButton = $window.FindName("RefreshButton")
$procList = $window.FindName("ProcList")
$selectAllButton = $window.FindName("SelectAllButton")
$deselectAllButton = $window.FindName("DeselectAllButton")

function Get-AdobeProcesses {
    $found = @()
    $allProcs = Get-Process
    foreach ($proc in $allProcs) {
        if ($processPatterns -contains $proc.Name.ToLower()) {
            $found += $proc
        }
    }
    $found | Sort-Object Name -Unique
}

function Refresh-ProcList {
    $procList.Items.Clear()
    $global:adobeProcs = Get-AdobeProcesses
    $currentPid = $PID
    $currentProc = Get-Process -Id $currentPid
    $parentPid = $currentProc.Parent.Id
    $excludedNames = @('powershell', 'pwsh', 'conhost', 'wscript', 'cscript')
    $italicNames = @(
        "adobe crash processor",
        "adobecollabsync",
        "adobeipcbroker",
        "ccxprocess",
        "coresync",
        "creative cloud helper"
    )

    $normalProcs = @()
    $italicProcs = @()
    foreach ($proc in $global:adobeProcs) {
        if ($proc.Id -eq $currentPid) { continue }
        if ($excludedNames -contains $proc.Name.ToLower()) { continue }
        try {
            $procParentPid = (Get-Process -Id $proc.Id -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue).Parent.Id
            if ($procParentPid -eq $parentPid) { continue }
        } catch {}
        if ($italicNames -contains $proc.Name.ToLower()) {
            $italicProcs += $proc
        } else {
            $normalProcs += $proc
        }
    }

    foreach ($proc in $normalProcs) {
        $item = New-Object System.Windows.Controls.ListBoxItem
        $checkbox = New-Object System.Windows.Controls.CheckBox
        $checkbox.Content = "$($proc.Name) (PID: $($proc.Id))"
        $checkbox.Tag = $proc.Id
        $checkbox.IsChecked = $false
        $checkbox.Background = [System.Windows.Media.Brushes]::Gray
        $checkbox.Foreground = [System.Windows.Media.Brushes]::White
        $item.Content = $checkbox
        $procList.Items.Add($item)
    }

    foreach ($proc in $italicProcs) {
        $item = New-Object System.Windows.Controls.ListBoxItem
        $checkbox = New-Object System.Windows.Controls.CheckBox
        $checkbox.Content = "$($proc.Name) (PID: $($proc.Id))"
        $checkbox.Tag = $proc.Id
        $checkbox.IsChecked = $false
        $checkbox.Background = [System.Windows.Media.Brushes]::Gray
        $checkbox.Foreground = [System.Windows.Media.Brushes]::DarkGray
        $item.Content = $checkbox
        $procList.Items.Add($item)
    }
}

Refresh-ProcList

$killButton.Add_Click({
    $killButton.Content = "Killing Selected"
    foreach ($item in $procList.Items) {
        $checkbox = $item.Content
        if ($checkbox.IsChecked) {
            $procId = $checkbox.Tag
            $procName = $checkbox.Content
            if ($procId -eq $PID) { continue }
            try {
                $procParentPid = (Get-Process -Id $procId -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue).Parent.Id
                if ($procParentPid -eq $parentPid) { continue }
            } catch {}
            if (Get-Process -Id $procId -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
                try {
                    Stop-Process -Id $procId -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
                } catch {}
                if (Get-Process -Id $procId -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
                    try {
                        Start-Process -FilePath "taskkill.exe" -ArgumentList "/PID $procId /F /T" -WindowStyle Hidden
                    } catch {}
                }
            }
        }
    }
    Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
    Refresh-ProcList
    $killButton.Content = "Kill Selected"
})

$refreshButton.Add_Click({
    Refresh-ProcList
})

$selectAllButton.Add_Click({
    foreach ($item in $procList.Items) {
        $checkbox = $item.Content
        $checkbox.IsChecked = $true
    }
})

$deselectAllButton.Add_Click({
    foreach ($item in $procList.Items) {
        $checkbox = $item.Content
        $checkbox.IsChecked = $false
    }
})

$timer = New-Object System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherTimer
$timer.Interval = [TimeSpan]::FromSeconds(10)
$timer.Add_Tick({ Refresh-ProcList })
$timer.Start()

$window.ShowDialog() | Out-Null