Estimated safety rating

armsvc.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if armsvc.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. 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 yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this program is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is b932e0ee190778d840f1442dfc0f9612.

Is running as a service

This application is registered as a Windows service. This means it operates on your PC in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which provide useful features to other applications or to Windows in general.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the entire power of nowadays' PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the exe is Adobe Acrobat Update Service.

File version

File version 1.824.21.1354.

Manufacturer

Company Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2013 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

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

Digitally signed

armsvc.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in armsvc.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

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.