Users often report high CPU, RAM, or disk usage when this process runs, even if no query appears to be actively refreshing in the foreground. 2. Malicious and Unwanted Software

Typically found in subfolders under C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\ or C:\Program Files\Microsoft Power BI Desktop\ .

Because "loader" is a general term for a program that starts another application, many malware variants use this name to hide in plain sight.

Loader.exe 📥

Users often report high CPU, RAM, or disk usage when this process runs, even if no query appears to be actively refreshing in the foreground. 2. Malicious and Unwanted Software

Typically found in subfolders under C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\ or C:\Program Files\Microsoft Power BI Desktop\ . loader.exe

Because "loader" is a general term for a program that starts another application, many malware variants use this name to hide in plain sight. Users often report high CPU, RAM, or disk