Multiple computer installation help?

I'm running Adobe Cloud on both my Mac desktop and my laptop. I am having tech issues with the screen on the laptop (retina 'ghosting') and may need to have it replaced. Is there any way to backup the programs I have already downloaded? Or would I need to deactivate the programs before taking the laptop to the Genuis Bar? And if so, would that mean I then need to download all programs again in the event that my laptop is replaced? Is there anyway to get around having to download everything twice?
I'm taking my laptop to the Mac Genuis Bar tomorrow and want to make sure I'm fully backed-up and prepared for the worst.
Thanks

There is no way to back-up the installed programs in a way that they remain functional after a restore dur to the specifics of the licensing and activation system. Deactivating and signing out of CC might be a good idea in case something goes wrong, but when it does, you'll end up reinstalling everything.
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