aspnet_state.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if aspnet_state.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.
Normally, this program is found in C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\aspnet_state.exe.
The MD5 checksum for this program is 92c120176c43c62afe107b5d945ce6ec.
This program is registered as a Windows service. This means it runs on your PC in background, usually without displaying anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful functions to other programs or to the Windows Operating System.
This is a x64 executable. It runs using the full capacity of modern CPUs.
The description present in the program is Microsoft ASP.NET State Server.
File version stored as a property 4.6.1099.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE.
Author Microsoft Corporation.
Legal copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved..
aspnet_state.exe has a digital signature. Today the large majority of virus-free software applications are digitally signed.
The digital signature attached to aspnet_state.exe is valid. This is excellent.
Digital certificate name: Microsoft Corporation
Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA
This application does NOT have a removal routine set up in registry.