What is fmapp.exe?

The genuine fmapp.exe file is a software component of Forte Config by Fortemedia.
FMAPP.exe is preinstalled on some Lenovo and Acer Laptops. It is installed with the software for the Conexant Audio Driver, and is set to start automatically, and could cause mouse and keyboard lags.

FmAPp stands for Fortemedia Audio Processing Application

The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the fmapp.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

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Fmapp.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with fmapp — Fmapp.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as FMAPP Application belongs to software Fortemedia or Realtek High Definition Audio Driver or FMAPP Application or Forte Config by Fortemedia (www.fortemedia.com) or Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher.

Description: Fmapp.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file fmapp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder (usually C:\Program Files\CONEXANT\ForteConfig\ or C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 49,056 bytes (84% of all occurrences), 78,880 bytes and 10 more variants.
The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The fmapp.exe file is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. Fmapp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with fmapp.exe, you can do the following:
1) uninstall Fortemedia Inc or Realtek High Definition Audio Driver software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
2) contact www.fortemedia.com Customer Service.

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If fmapp.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 142,400 bytes. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The file has a digital signature. Fmapp.exe is a Verisign signed file. The program has no visible window. Fmapp.exe is not a Windows system file. Fmapp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with fmapp.exe, you can do the following:
1) uninstall Fortemedia Inc. software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
2) contact www.fortemedia.com Customer Service.
If fmapp.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 51,776 bytes. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The file is a Microsoft signed file. It is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. Fmapp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with fmapp.exe, you can do the following:
1) uninstall Fortemedia Inc software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
2) contact www.fortemedia.com Customer Service.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as fmapp.exe. Therefore, you should check the fmapp.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

My mouse was lagging on windows 10, until I killed FMAPP - it was causing the lagg.

I recently purchased Acer Aspire notebooks for my kids. Upon updating Windows 10 the cursor from mouse or pad became very choppy and very slow responsiveness. The issue was resolved by removing FMAPP from Startup from the Realtek Audio drivers. It has not at this point impacted the audio on the notebooks but solved a very frustrating issue that I have seen on forums has caused many laptops users issues.
Kelly Winkler

My cursor had been lagging for a while, then when I click "End Task" on FMAPP.exe, my mouse suddenly returns to normal.

On Windows 10 I looked at the folder under C:\Program Files\CONEXANT & I looked at the .ini file & it had too many entries. I didn't like it. Also, in TaskMgr\Startup, it had no "publisher", where as any other serious service application has one. I disabled this service. I decided to delete it & it wouldn't let me. I then rebooted. I then was able to delete it. I would rate it as "Highly Questionable - & it could be a virus or a Trojan".
Jimmy

I confirm that it caused severe Mouse lag even with no Application Running.

On Acer laptop it causes mouse to lag.
Chuj

I recently got headphones and with that there is a startup Realtek Audio Manager, that starts fmapp.exe, to stop fmapp.exe mouse lag you can go to task manager and go to the startup tab and right click the Realtek audio manager and disable it but if you use realtek audio manager you can just run task manager everyday and look for fmapp.exe right click it then stop the task
Justin

It causes input delay for keyboard and also mouse inputs.
DaBoi

Caused horrible keyboard lag. Uninstalling fixed it instantly.
Deezburry

Causing mouse and keyboard to lagg

Summary: Average user rating of fmapp.exe: based on 9 votes with 10 user comments. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. One user thinks fmapp.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 3 users don't grade fmapp.exe ("not sure about it").

Best practices for resolving fmapp issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with fmapp. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the fmapp.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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