

| Subject: | Re: bad file alert HOAX |
| From: | DaveC |
| Date: | Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:21:28 -0700 |
What valuable Windows file does this delete if you follow these instructions? -=-=-=- >THIS IS A HOAX >The file "jdbgmgr.exe" is NOT a virus. >Larry -=-=-=- >Philip Mische wrote: > >> Greetings, >> I received the e-mail that follows today and sure enough, I had the file >> referred to. Please follow these instructions and save everyone in your >> phonebook from having to deal with this - it just takes a few minutes. >> I received an email today that infected my address book with a >>virus. It is >> possible that this virus was passed on to you because your address was in my >> book. The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe >> Apparently, it cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus >>programs. The >> virus supposedly sits dormant for 14 days before damaging the system. I >> understand that it is sent automatically by messenger and by the >>address book, >> whether or not you send e-mails. To get rid of it: >> >> Go to Start, then Find or Search in Files/Folders. >> Type the filename jdbgmgr.exe >> Be sure to search your "C" drive - Click Find or Search >> The virus has a Teddy Bear Logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe. >> DO NOT OPEN THIS FILE! Right click on the file and delete it. >> Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also. >> IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERY ONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. >> > > The procedure was very easy to do, but I am sorry for the inconvenience. -- Dave Carpenter "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
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