http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99436
David
At 06:41 AM 07/25/2003, gary wrote:
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
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>>
>>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
David Scarborough
Systems Administrator
Banister Tool, Inc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.banistertool.com
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