Malware ensures it runs at startup. Check these locations:
Look for connections to unknown IP addresses, especially outside your country. Use VirusTotal to check those IPs. framework-48.exe
It provides the environment needed to run software built with C#, Visual Basic, and F#. Malware ensures it runs at startup
The location of the file is the biggest indicator of its legitimacy. framework-48.exe
Like any .exe file, if found in an unusual folder (like Temp or System32 ) without you having initiated an installation, it could be malware masquerading as a system file. Common Installation Issues