armsvc.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if armsvc.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.
Normally, this application is stored in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe.
The MD5 checksum for this program is c92b0a0957acad3ceef502a2ca10acb8.
This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful features to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.
This program runs as a 32-bit program. It does not benefit of the entire set of features of modern PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not upgrade it to 64-bit code.
The description extracted from the file is Adobe Acrobat Update Service.
File version stored as a property 1.824.20.5020.
Maker Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2013 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved..
Some dangerous features of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to perform more in-depth research about this program.
armsvc.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most clean programs are digitally signed.
The digital signature found in armsvc.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.
Digital certificate name: Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 Extended Validation Code Signing CA - G2
It has an uninstall string in registry, which is good. si are uninstall.