I just checked www.snopes.com. It said this virus is a hoax called the bear virus. Snopes has more details. Look under Computers and then Viruses.
Sandra Price Hinsdale South 86 Hinsdale, IL On 27 Jan 2004 at 19:49, Christine L. Glover wrote: > > > Subject: Virus Alert > > > > > > Very sorry to pass this on. I found the virus on my computer, even using > > Norton anti-virus, so I thought it is worth your time to check your > > computer. Sorry. > > > > > > > > HI everyone > > > > I know I did have this virus and you are in my address book. Hopefully > this > > will clean up everyone. > > > > Since you are in my address book, you might find this virus in your > computer > > too. The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton or McAfee > > Anti-virus systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging > the > > system. It is sent automatically by "messenger" and by address book, > > whether or not you sent e-mail to your contacts. Here is how to check for > > the virus and how to get rid of it. > > > > PLEASE DO THIS ASAP (it will only take a minute). > > 1. Go to Start, click your "Find" or "Search" option > > > > 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgm > > > > 3. Be sure to search your C Drive and any other drives you may 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. > > > > If you find the virus, you must contact all the people in your Address > Book > > so that they may eradicate the virus from their own address books. > > TO DO THIS: > > 1. Open a new e-mail message > > > > 2. Click the icon Address Book next the "TO" > > > > 3 Highlight every name and add to "BCC". Click OK > > > > 4. Copy this message and paste and send out to everyone in your address > > book > > Sorry for the inconvenience > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software - optimizes dial-up to the > max! > > http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1 > > > > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
