What is FixBlast.exe?
FixBlast.exe is part of Symantec W32.Blaster.Worm Fix Tool and developed by Symantec Corporation according to the FixBlast.exe version information.
FixBlast.exe's description is "Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm"
FixBlast.exe is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation.
FixBlast.exe is usually located in the 'c:\Documents and Settings\stefanie\My Documents\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected FixBlast.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on FixBlast.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Symantec W32.Blaster.Worm Fix Tool |
| Company name | Symantec Corporation |
| File description | Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm |
| Internal name | Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm |
| Original filename | FixBlast.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2003 Symantec Corporation |
| Product version | 1.0.6.1 |
| File version | 1.0.6.1 |
| Special build | A |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Symantec W32.Blaster.Worm Fix Tool |
| Company name | Symantec Corporation |
| File description | Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm |
| Internal name | Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm |
| Original filename | FixBlast.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2003 Symantec Corporation |
| Product version | 1.0.6.1 |
| File version | 1.0.6.1 |
| Special build | A |
Digital signatures [?]
FixBlast.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Symantec Corporation |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2001-4 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 7f4ba50bf9970fcca0b242179e964657 |
VirusTotal report
2 of the 51 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the FixBlast.exe file. That's a 4% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Win32.Genome |
| TheHacker | Posible_Worm32 |
Filename variants
FixBlast.exe may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:
- FixBlastvirus nest.exe
Folder name variants
FixBlast.exe may also be located in other folders than c:\Documents and Settings\stefanie\My Documents\. The most common variants are listed below:
- c:\documents and settings\%USERNAME%\my documents\downloads\
- c:\downloads\
- c:\Users\Heather\Desktop\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 225561d6a5b48fb535fe8bc4864db317 |
| SHA256 | 93a5e6dd4493953b2e3ff4cff599807a1876cbd6626b2e47cae8d1897e7e2f57 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to fixblast.exe:
fixblast.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
fixblast.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Fixtool for W32.Blaster.Worm has stopped working.
End Program - fixblast.exe. This program is not responding.
fixblast.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
fixblast.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with FixBlast.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with FixBlast.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with FixBlast.exe. 57% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 7 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with FixBlast.exe. Only 7 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
How do I get around the fact that the W32/blast worm won't let the program run? I NEED HELP!! Please help.
# 7 Apr 2011, 20:24
Adam Zaffaroni writes