GenP is perfectly safe to use, as explained in both the GenP Guides and GenP Tips. The positive flags you see on VirusTotal are simply a result of what GenP does. VirusTotal and similar antivirus tools rely heavily on AI/ML and heuristic analysis to detect potentially suspicious behaviour. Because GenP modifies software behaviour, these automated systems often flag it as potentially harmful, resulting in false positives rather than actual malware detections. This is a common and expected occurrence for patchers, keygens, and similar tools. Experienced users familiar with such utilities generally understand that these warnings stem from the tool’s behaviour, not from a real threat.

Regarding why the build process requires Admin privileges: The GenP build script, written in AutoIt and compiled via SciTE, includes the directive #RequireAdmin. This means the build process requires elevated permissions to perform tasks like modifying the registry, changing system settings, and accessing protected directories. Windows User Account Control (UAC) enforces this by requiring Admin rights to run these actions. Similarly, GenP itself needs to run as Admin to have the necessary privileges to patch software correctly and enable additional features.

If you’re concerned about security, run the build process in a controlled or isolated environment (like a virtual machine) and ensure you download any GenP version (binary, source, or torrent) only from trusted official sources. You might also consider temporarily adjusting antivirus settings or adding exceptions if you fully trust the tool.

Lastly, if you are concerned or uncomfortable using GenP and non-genuine methods, you are perfectly free to go directly to Adobe and purchase a genuine subscription instead.