How to Remove “Fixblast.exe”

What is Fixblast.exe?

Fixblast.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as W32.Blaster.Worm.  It is associated with product Symantec W32.Blaster.Worm Fix Tool developed by Symantec Corporation. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.

Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as Fixblast.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS


How to determine if your computer is infected with Fixblast.exe malware?

Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with Fixblast.exe malware:

  • Unstable internet connection
  • Fixblast.exe occupies extra CPU space
  • PC processing speed slows down
  • Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
  • Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
  • Computer screen freezes repeatedly


Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible Fixblast.exe malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Program Files perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove Fixblast.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download our award-winning Antivirus

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Restart your PC after the installation gets over

Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove Fixblast.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 25 August 2010 at 3:24 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable c52fcb5ad019e4c5
8c3b85d94210c714
ce5aa12a
d24eb2a50c7427c2
6bcaf08be5c169a0
Packed.Win32
.MUPX.Gen
No N/A N/A United States N/A
2 N/A Executable 02834906367c6c43
927841ce417b6ef0
e839c564
8df47d5e53bc50a3
428739d9c120a5b2
Win32.Jeefo.
A
No N/A N/A Croatia N/A
3 Symantec Corporation Executable c0e8f857ef33c55a
fa3f55219c497a4f
9476daad
c23be2e4fe1f2808
6e4cbf55d7e4f77b
Packed.Win32
.MUPX.Gen
No 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 Thailand N/A
4 Symantec Corporation Executable 1b6ceb224b885d92
cfe023c58b464fba
e33e9864
6b51828ea58ef822
1a05cc911af44959
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 Sao Tome and Principe N/A
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13

Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 11 June 2008 at 8:39 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Symantec Corporation Executable d8f16ee0fcdcdf35
125b86a6fd0aa73c
0cc70b63
225561d6a5b48fb5
35fe8bc4864db317
Yes 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 10.224.1.61/32
2 Symantec Corporation Executable d8f16ee0fcdcdf35
125b86a6fd0aa73c
0cc70b63
225561d6a5b48fb5
35fe8bc4864db317
Yes 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 Internal Submission
3 Symantec Corporation Executable d8f16ee0fcdcdf35
125b86a6fd0aa73c
0cc70b63
225561d6a5b48fb5
35fe8bc4864db317
Yes 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 10.224.1.63/32
4 Symantec Corporation Executable d9fe76ad3c631f06
94bdea2adee96013
1f17efc6
ecf472145e4874bd
6903cea12059433e
Yes 1.0.6.1 1.0.6.1 Romania
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  • 32 items per page
 
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