Estimated safety rating

adobeupdateservice.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if adobeupdateservice.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default filename and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\ElevationManager\AdobeUpdateService.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 8532b30a054d83614a90d24ad61a29df.

Is running as a service

This application is registered as a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to Windows in general.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This executable runs in 32-bit mode. It can not exploit the entire set of features of current computer CPUs. This is quite normal because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description stored in the exe is Adobe Update Service.

File version

File version 3.9.1.335.

Manufacturer

Author Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright 2013-2016 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of Windows have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

adobeupdateservice.exe has a digital signature. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from adobeupdateservice.exe is valid. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 Extended Validation Code Signing CA - G2

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.