What is actmovie.exe doing on my computer?

actmovie.exe is a part of the Microsoft Windows operating system and is relied on by some screensavers and Microsoft applications for video graphics. "This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems."
actmovie.exe is a system process that is needed for your PC to work properly. It should not be removed.

The actmovie.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Microsoft Windows on your PC, the commands contained in actmovie.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Microsoft Active Movie process (also called a task).

Is actmovie.exe harmful?

This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The actmovie.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.

Can I stop or remove actmovie.exe?

Since actmovie.exe is a system process it should not be stopped. The process is required for your PC to work properly. Also the corresponding software Microsoft Windows should not be uninstalled.

Is actmovie.exe CPU intensive?

This process is considered to be CPU intensive. Without proper management, CPU intensive processes can manipulate system resources causing speed loss. Check the Microsoft Windows settings to see if you can turn off unneeded modules or services.

Why is actmovie.exe giving me errors?

System process issues are mainly a result of conflicting applications running on your PC. Consider uninstalling any applications you are not using. Then reboot your computer.