[mfg-smartcam] Virus ?

[gary]

Can someone tell me if this is for real.  I seem to recall this is a hoax and one should not delete the file.   Thank you for your help   Gary >> >> >>unfortunately a virus has been passed on to me by a contact >> >>Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance you will find it >>in your computer too.  My sincere apologies.  The virus (called >>jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton or McAfee antivirus systems.  The >>virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system.  It is sent >>automatically by messenger and by the address book, whether or not you >>sent email to your contacts. >> >>Here's how to check for the virus and get rid of it. >> >>YOU MUST DO THIS: >> >>1.    Go to Start, Find or search option >>2.    In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe >>3.    Be sure you search your C: drive and all subfolders and any other >>drives you >>        have >>4.    Click "find now" >>5.    The Virus has a Teddy Bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT >>OPEN IT >>6.    Go to Edit (on the menu bar) and choose "select all" to highlight >>the file without         opening it. >>7.    Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.  It will then go >>to the  Recycle Bin. >>8.IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS >>BOOK SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR OWN ADDRESS BOOKS. >> >>To do this: >> >>Open a new email message >>Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO" >>Highlight every name and add to BCC (which means blind copy) >> >>Be sure to include an address in the "to" box >>Copy this message and paste to email >> >>I have followed these directions sent by someone to me and was able to >>easily delete the virus.  Sorry for the inconvenience. >> > Regards, Gary