The genuine FrameworkService.exe file is a software component of McAfee Common Framework by McAfee. A background process associated with McAfee VirusScan, this application routinely communicates with McAfee software servers and checks for updated client software. This application consumes a large amount of resources when running. PCs running the McAfee agent and serviced by an ePO server do not require FrameworkService.exe, as they receive their software updates through the ePO server. Originally founded in 1987 by John McAfee, McAfee has been an Intel subsidy since 2011.
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 FrameworkService.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.
Description: FrameworkService.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. FrameworkService.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\Common Framework\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Network Associates\Common Framework\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 120,128 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 104,000 bytes and 6 more variants.
The process runs as service, and the service name is McAfeeFramework: Shared component framework for McAfee products.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature.
FrameworkService.exe is able to hide itself.
Therefore the technical security rating is 33% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In the event of any problems with FrameworkService.exe, you can visit the vendor’s support site, update the program or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of McAfee Internet Security Suite (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as FrameworkService.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the FrameworkService.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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Huge memory suck. 1.6 gb Mark
FrameworkService.exe blocks port 80 and silently breaks local webservers Hans
McAfee service. Mcafee is awesome. Earth is round. DogsAss
The McAfee Framework Service is used to provide the majority of MA (McAfee Agent) functionality. Used with ePolicy Orchestrator. Should be located in the McAfee\common framework folder. Robert S
McAfee is both user interface and cpu unfriendly. Never see it catch any virus but did see it slow my 4-core PC frequently.
Its the underlining components for McAfee's EPO. use within enterprise environments. Jamesey
Allows McAfee to do updates, if service is not running, you will get error when tring to manually update your McAfee... Set to Automatic (Delayed Start).. for faster startup :) Sambuca
Essential McAfee service in order to enforce policy or get VSE DAT updates from the internet or ePO server. CurtAndy
Summary: Average user rating of FrameworkService.exe:
based on 58 votes with 9 user comments.
36 users think FrameworkService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
3 users think it's probably harmless.
13 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
4 users suspect danger.
2 users think FrameworkService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
5 users don't grade FrameworkService.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving FrameworkService issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with FrameworkService. 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 FrameworkService.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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User Comments
Mark
Hans
DogsAss
Robert S
Jamesey
Sambuca
CurtAndy
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Summary: Average user rating of FrameworkService.exe: based on 58 votes with 9 user comments. 36 users think FrameworkService.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 13 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 2 users think FrameworkService.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users don't grade FrameworkService.exe ("not sure about it").