Estimated safety rating

armsvc.exe is a program which is probably legit. So, if armsvc.exe is on your computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to run a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend your system against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default filename and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\armsvc.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this program is 3ff5d044e56f2dc564f679e1557d25be.

Is running as a service

This program is a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are legit programs, which perform useful functions to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs in 32-bit mode. It can not use the entire power of current PC CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not bother to upgrade it to 64-bit code.

File description

The description extracted from the program is Adobe Acrobat Update Service.

File version

File version 1.824.35.0289.

Manufacturer

Author Adobe Systems.

Copyright

Copyright notice Copyright © 2019 Adobe Systems. All rights reserved..

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for recording the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

armsvc.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to armsvc.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digital certificate name: Adobe Inc.

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: DigiCert EV Code Signing CA (SHA2)

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have a removal routine stored in registry.