Versions

4.6.0.2935	55.56%
4.6.0.1694	11.11%
4.5.0.1810	11.11%
4.5.0.1499	11.11%
4.0.0.1496	11.11%

frameworkservice.exe has 5 known versions, the most recent one is 4.6.0.2935. It is started as a Windows Service called 'McAfee Framework Service' with the name 'McAfeeFramework' and described as “Framework voor gedeelde componenten voor McAfee-producten”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 118.97 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to McAfee by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program McAfee Agent from McAfee, Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0005% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 8.7 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 10.47 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 16.19 KB per minute for reads and 8.63 KB per minute for writes.

Framework Service is part of McAfee Agent. The McAfee Agent is a process that runs in the taskbar when the McAfee Security Suite or McAfee Internet Security has been installed on a PC. The McAfee Agent offers access to specific functions instead of opening the full protection center program. Once the McAfee Agent has been installed, it will show up in the notifications area of the taskbar and will load on each reboot.