: It may be a component of the XAMPP development environment by Apache Friends, used to manage backend processes.

If you didn't intentionally install a software package like XAMPP or a process monitoring utility, the file is likely dangerous. Indicators of a malicious file include:

: It is found in temporary folders like \AppData\Local\ rather than \Program Files\ .

If you suspect the file is malware, follow these steps to secure your PC: loader.exe Windows process - What is it? - File.net

: It causes high CPU usage, records keystrokes, or monitors your browser activity.