What is eraser64.sys?

eraser64.sys is part of ERASER ENGINE and developed by Symantec Corporation according to the eraser64.sys version information.

eraser64.sys's description is "Symantec Eraser Utility Driver"

eraser64.sys is usually located in the 'c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.1.0.24\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140414.001\' folder.

None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about eraser64.sys.

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VirusTotal report

None of the 47 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the eraser64.sys file.

Folder name variants

eraser64.sys may also be located in other folders than c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.1.0.24\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140414.001\. The most common variants are listed below:

• c:\ProgramData\Symantec\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140316.004\
• c:\ProgramData\Symantec\Definitions\SymcData\VirusDefs-2.5-E\20131125.003\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\NIS_20.3.0.36\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140511.032\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\NIS_20.3.0.36\Definitions\VirusDefs\20131225.025\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\NAV_20.1.0.24\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140520.008\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_5.1.0.29\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140426.001\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.3.1.22\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140309.024\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.2.1.22\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140204.001\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.1.0.24\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140425.001\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360 Premier Edition\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140305.023\
• c:\ProgramData\Norton\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\N360_20.1.0.24\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140410.017\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Internet Security\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140609.002\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Internet Security\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140224.001\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Internet Security\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140130.001\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton Internet Security\Norton Internet Security\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140521.033\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.1.7\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140304.032\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.1.7\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140301.008\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140410.032\
• c:\Program Files (x86)\Norton 360\NortonData\21.1.0.18\Definitions\VirusDefs\20140220.025\

What did other users do?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with eraser64.sys. 25% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 4 users.

NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with eraser64.sys. Only 4 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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