Hi, Jon -- I wonder if you can verify that the procedure suggested below is an acceptable way to check for, and delete, the apparent virus described in the email I received below, from my friend Rae Wren. I have no evidence that I've gotten the virus, and I do have an updated Protector Plus protection software on my computer. There were not any attachments involved or weird file names, so I assume this was a legitimate email from her personally. Is there any risk to following these directions? I have not done so yet. Please advise! Thanks, Valerie C.
------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 22:17:22 -0500 Subject: Fwd: Rae's address book received a virus READ NOW To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Valerie Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was on an email list that received a virus that's being passed via address books. I did have the virus and I'm sending you this because you are in my address book. Sorry! The virus is easy to remove. Follow the directions below. If you find it, just be sure to use the RIGHT click on the mouse when you are about to send it to the recycle bin. This is a virus that is spread from address book to address book. It is apparently undetectable by Norton and McAfee. It remains dormant for about 14 days then activates and wipes out the hard drive data. The directions for removing it are easy. 1. Go to "start" - then to 'find or search' (depending on your computer). 2. In the "search for files or folders" type in sulfnbk.exe -- this is the virus. 3. In the "look in" make sure you're searching Drive C. 4. Hit "search" button (or find) 5. If this file shows up (it's an ugly blackish icon that will have the name "sulfnbk.exe") DO NOT OPEN IT. 6. Right click on the file - go down to delete and left click. 7. It will ask you if you want to send it to the recycle bin, say yes. 8. Go to your desktop (where all your icons are) and double click on the recycle bin. 9. Right click on sulfnbk.exe and delete again - or empty the bin. If you find it send this email to all in your address book, because that's how it's transferred. **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84vzQ.a9gqS3 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
