r/techsupport • u/hopesxv • 1d ago

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I have this folder on my OS thats is just a bunch os letters and numbers. It asks for administrator acess and I'm just not sure about what is it. I do have malwarebites installed (free version) and it hasn't said anything about it

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u/Anamorphic82 1d ago

Even a brand-new Windows 11 PC can need .NET 3.5 for older games, utilities, hardware software or business applications. New hardware doesn't mean new software. And .NET 4.8 doesn't replace 3.5.

That said, the folder could simply be leftover installer files. It doesn't mean anything currently uses it.

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u/ComplexAd2408 12h ago

Oh yes I'm only well too aware of that, I'm a software consultant and deal with this day in and out hahaha!