armsvc.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if armsvc.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is virus-free, it is still recommended to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against threats.
Usually, the default name and folder where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe.
The MD5 fingerprint for this program is 013697369eaffa675d0671607f036020.
This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which provide useful features to other programs or to Windows in general.
This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not benefit of the full set of features of nowadays' PC CPUs. This is quite normal because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.
The description present in the file is Adobe Acrobat Update Service.
File version stored as a property 1.824.14.7215.
Maker Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2013 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved..
Some dangerous functions of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.
armsvc.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.
The digital signature attached to armsvc.exe is valid. This is very good.
Digitally signed by: Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 Extended Validation Code Signing CA - G2
This executable does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.