fastboot.exe is a program which is probably NOT a virus. So, if fastboot.exe is on your PC, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to defend your system against viruses and malware.
Normally, this application is stored in C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\Fast Boot\FastBoot.exe.
The MD5 fingerprint for this file is 49c211ee3c6b7c8271dc6faa10b2976d.
This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.
This exe runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the full power of current PC chips. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.
The description extracted from the file is Fast Boot.
File version stored as a property 1.0.1.15.
Maker Micro-Star INT'L CO.,LTD..
Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2014 Micro-Star INT'L CO.,LTD..
fastboot.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't operate in some kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.
fastboot.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.
The digital signature attached to fastboot.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.
Digitally signed by: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
Certificate's issuer name: GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - SHA256 - G3
It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.