Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

15.5.0.32 33.33%
15.0.0.178 33.33%
10.2.0.50 33.33%

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PE structurePE file structure
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kernel32.dll
InterlockedExchange, GetACP, GetLocaleInfoA, GetThreadLocale, GetVersionExW, lstrlenW, lstrcpyW, RaiseException, GetProcAddress, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, FreeLibrary, GetLastError, lstrcmpiW, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, LoadLibraryExW, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, GetModuleFileNameW, lstrcpynW, lstrcatW, MultiByteToWideChar, SizeofResource, LoadResource, FindResourceW, GetModuleHandleW, GetFileAttributesW, FindResourceExW, LockResource, LocalAlloc, FormatMessageW, SetEvent, WaitForMultipleObjects, CreateEventW, LoadLibraryW, LocalFree, lstrcpyA, lstrlenA, LoadLibraryExA, HeapDestroy, GetVersionExA, LoadLibraryA, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, ExitProcess, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, GetModuleHandleA, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep
msvcp71.dll
DllMain
msvcp80.dll
DllMain
msvcr71.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoTaskMemRealloc, StringFromGUID2, CoCreateInstance, OleRun, CoCreateGuid, CoTaskMemAlloc, CoTaskMemFree
user32.dll
wsprintfW, wsprintfA, CharNextW, UnregisterClassA
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer
GetFactory
GetObjectCount

fwEvent.dll

Symantec Shared Component by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove fwEvent.dll
Version:   15.0.0.178
MD5:   dc52222a3bf9d52b68abdd21ae473e3a
SHA1:   3007af2a4cd8679e2268bb8098775c030c27fc09
SHA256:   ff311da6e03d50425090911dd97b6710cd86cc8e22ec75e3f5ec3beae54ee565

Overview

fwevent.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Norton Internet Security (Symantec Corporation) published by Symantec Corporation, Norton AntiVirus from Symantec Corporation and Norton AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:fwevent.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Shared Component
Description:Firewall Event
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton internet security\fwevent.dll
File version:15.0.0.178
Product version:15.0
Size:160.86 KB (164,720 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, September 10, 2006
Expiration date:Saturday, November 24, 2007
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 7.1
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation
 Symantec Corporation
9% remove
Norton Internet Security, developed by Symantec Corporation, is a computer program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include a personal firewall, email spam filtering, and phishing protection. Symantec distributes the product as a download, a boxed copy, and as OEM software.
Norton AntiVirus
 Symantec Corporation
1% remove
“Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...”
Norton AntiVirus Online Symantec Corporation
 Symantec Corporation
10% remove
“Norton AntiVirus Online defends your PC against viruses, spyware, bots, worms and more without slowing you down.”
Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
 Symantec Corporation
11% remove
“Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...”

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 66.67%
Windows Vista Home Basic 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 100.00% of Symantec Shared Component.
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