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arcmap.exe

Associated Program: ArcGIS
Programm Category: Office and Productivity Software

What is  arcmap.exe

The process arcmap.exe, referred to as ArcMap, is a background application for the software ArcGIS from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). This application allows theories regarding geographical science and computer-aided designs to work together to create graphical map images for several uses. With this application, uploading of created maps to be viewed by other users is also possible. Because the background process arcmap.exe supports the said application, this file, when running, is able to connect to an available internet connection when prompted by the user. It also has access to commands placed to peripherals attached to the computer. This is not a core file of Windows, or any operating system. This file arcmap.exe is located inside the program files folder of the local drive directory and uses approximately 1.4 MB storage size. It does not pull up any visible window when running.

How can I stop arcmap.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. arcmap.exe. is used by ArcGIS, If you shut down arcmap.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop arcmap.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ArcGIS, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as ArcGIS, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is arcmap.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if arcmap.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if arcmap.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that arcmap.exe, belongs to, in this case ArcGIS

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