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Czas na Zywiec

10-28-2002, 05:41 PM

I got this in an email and I thought that it's just another pointless virus warning, but I decided to check cause I had nothing better to do. So I looked in my C: drive and actually found the virus sitting on my computer and in a matter of days my computer would have been dead and I would have never seen you all again. :crying: So just in case, you might as well check and be on the safe side. I've sent e-mail to Jenny before, so I'm sorry Jenny!!! LOL
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>The virus (called jdbgmgr.exc) is not detected by Norton or Mc Afee anti-virus systems, the virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. It is sent automatically by the messenger and by the address book, whether or not you sent e-mails to your contacts. It may have been sent to everyone in your address book also.
>1. Go to start, Find or search option
>2. in the files/folder option, write the name jdbgmgr.exe
>3. be sure you search your "C" drive
>4. Click "search now" or "find now"
>5. the virus has a teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT
>6. right click and delete it will go to recycle bin...
>7. go to the recycle bin and delete it there as well
>IMPORTANT...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...

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 05:49 PM

omgthankyou so muchchris, I thoughtiwouldnt have it butthen I checkedcause I was bored..omg thanksif i lostmy compouter Iwoulddie! ahhThankssooooo much!

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 05:51 PM

omgand the iconis scary tooa teddybearahhhhhh

Truth

10-28-2002, 05:58 PM

Peeps this aint a virus.... Just a fake to get you to delete a windows file that you need.... One of the big things going around these days...

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 06:02 PM

omg....not huhOMGIofficially hate chris, ahh canI evergetthis File back?OMG...

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:05 PM

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html ;)

Czas na Zywiec

10-28-2002, 06:07 PM

Yea well I rather have delete it then find it out the hard way an have it actually be a virus. Sorry for the inconvenience ya'll, but I was just trying to help. Jesus, you try and do a good thing and you go and get yelled at by Georgia's On My Mind. Well anyway hate me. At least I tried and do a good thing.

Anyway, what is it for Justin?

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:12 PM

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 06:15 PM

I've Heard About That! It IS A Hoax, I Read That A Wile Ago...

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 06:18 PM

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by AAOT

Yea well don't worry ;) , on the link it tells how to get it back... The File is a Java Debugger Manager, So I guess some JAVA wont work without it...

Hey, Iclickedon the link andthat yougave...andI haveno cluehow to get itback, Thatsite justconfused me lol, Thanksfor any help!

Janice

10-28-2002, 06:22 PM

I deleted it, and I can't make heads or tails out of the instructions on how to put it back. I have Windows Millenium. What is Java anyway?
This is great. :confused:

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:24 PM

Go down to the bottom of the link, It will say how to restore it...

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:27 PM

Hopefully I can explain Java Correctly... Java is a type of website language.... IT is used usually in online games... like on Yahoo Games... where you play chess against other people... That uses Java... But its used in other stuff as well (Anyone else who knows feel free to add on)

Janice

10-28-2002, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by AAOT
Hopefully I can explain Java Correctly... Java is a type of website language.... IT is used usually in online games... like on Yahoo Games... where you play chess against other people... That uses Java... But its used in other stuff as well (Anyone else who knows feel free to add on)
Thanks for the information. I don't think I use Java. The link you provided stated that Windows Millenium will recover the file on its own, but I still wish I hadn't deleted it.

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by AAOT
Hopefully I can explain Java Correctly... Java is a type of website language.... IT is used usually in online games... like on Yahoo Games... where you play chess against other people... That uses Java... But its used in other stuff as well (Anyone else who knows feel free to add on)

Java Is A Script... I Dunno Much About Javascript Except What You Said, I'll Have To Research That...

Kay Scarpetta

10-28-2002, 06:31 PM

Ahha...I got that a few days ago from my aunt and deleted it. Oh well, too damn bad. I don't care about Java lol

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by JanLady617

Thanks for the information. I don't think I use Java. The link you provided stated that Windows Millenium will recover the file on its own, but I still wish I hadn't deleted it.

Same here:(...Hopefully itwon'tdo to muchdamage...:(

Bootsy Whoosh

10-28-2002, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Original Prankster
Yea well I rather have delete it then find it out the hard way an have it actually be a virus. Sorry for the inconvenience ya'll, but I was just trying to help. Jesus, you try and do a good thing and you go and get yelled at by Georgia's On My Mind. Well anyway hate me. At least I tried and do a good thing.

Not necessarily though. This time it just had you delete something needed for JAVA to work, not exactly the end of the world. But I have seen variations of this hoax floating around that would have you delete more important files. Only good thing is that with the way Windows is set up, you basically can never truely delete anything, so you can usually get things back. But that also means you can never truely delete a virus anyway.... remember, a virus doesn't become destructive until you open it. Just having it sitting there on your computer doesn't do a thing. About a year ago I must've got sent the Romeo and Juliet virus about 100 times, and like 6 months later I still found some files of it on my computer, but my computer's fine because I never opened the file.

I know your heart was in the right place, but in the future I would strongly urge you to check out at least one if not several of the following websites before you post a warning, to make sure it isn't a hoax:
http://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp
http://www.stiller.com/hoaxa.htm
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
http://www.vmyths.com/

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:34 PM

Well it isn't a Critical system file so you should be ok... Just remember... Its pretty much a fake if it says that virus companies won't be able to detect it.... Things like Norton and Mcafee detect almost all viruses...

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 06:36 PM

It's Important To Have Java, Because Most Websites Use Java, Lots Of Games To Also...Windows ME Has A Program That You Can Resore Your Comp. To The Way It Was A Day, A Week A Month Or Even A Year Ago..Maybe THAT Would Help...

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh

Not necessarily though. This time it just had you delete something needed for JAVA to work, not exactly the end of the world. But I have seen variations of this hoax floating around that would have you delete more important files. Only good thing is that with the way Windows is set up, you basically can never truely delete anything, so you can usually get things back. But that also means you can never truely delete a virus anyway.... remember, a virus doesn't become destructive until you open it. Just having it sitting there on your computer doesn't do a thing. About a year ago I must've got sent the Romeo and Juliet virus about 100 times, and like 6 months later I still found some files of it on my computer, but my computer's fine because I never opened the file.

I know your heart was in the right place, but in the future I would strongly urge you to check out at least one if not several of the following websites before you post a warning, to make sure it isn't a hoax:
http://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp
http://www.stiller.com/hoaxa.htm
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
http://www.vmyths.com/

Yea... I get the klez sent to me a lot... Haven't had the Bugbear sent to me it seems... But like in the last few monthes, I've got the JS Seeker on my computer like 3 times or so... Norton Stopped it before it did its damage (Which is small), Gotta love Norton...

Truth

10-28-2002, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by TheFonz
It's Important To Have Java, Because Most Websites Use Java, Lots Of Games To Also...Windows ME Has A Program That You Can Resore Your Comp. To The Way It Was A Day, A Week A Month Or Even A Year Ago..Maybe THAT Would Help...

Windows XP has that as well...

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh

Not necessarily though. This time it just had you delete something needed for JAVA to work, not exactly the end of the world. But I have seen variations of this hoax floating around that would have you delete more important files. Only good thing is that with the way Windows is set up, you basically can never truely delete anything, so you can usually get things back. But that also means you can never truely delete a virus anyway.... remember, a virus doesn't become destructive until you open it. Just having it sitting there on your computer doesn't do a thing. About a year ago I must've got sent the Romeo and Juliet virus about 100 times, and like 6 months later I still found some files of it on my computer, but my computer's fine because I never opened the file.

I know your heart was in the right place, but in the future I would strongly urge you to check out at least one if not several of the following websites before you post a warning, to make sure it isn't a hoax:
http://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp
http://www.stiller.com/hoaxa.htm
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
http://www.vmyths.com/

You Are DEF. Right About That! You Could Delete A File That Your Comp. Absolutely Needed...That Would Be Bad, It Could Mess Your PC Up Bad, I Hope You All Get Every Thing OK With Your Computers!

Czas na Zywiec

10-28-2002, 06:40 PM

Sorry to everyone who deleted it on account of my warning. You can go ahead and be mad at me if ya want.

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by AAOT

Yea... I get the klez sent to me a lot... Haven't had the Bugbear sent to me it seems... But like in the last few monthes, I've got the JS Seeker on my computer like 3 times or so... Norton Stopped it before it did its damage (Which is small), Gotta love Norton...

:heart: Yep! Norton Is The Best Of The Best!

Janice

10-28-2002, 06:50 PM

10-28-2002, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by AAOT
Peeps this aint a virus.... Just a fake to get you to delete a windows file that you need.... One of the big things going around these days...

Yeah, but don't worry. If you have Windows '01 it restores automatically.

ks

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by JanLady617

Thanks for the idea. I used the Go Back feature, and it worked! The teddy bear is back. Big cyber-hug for you. :)

how do you get to go back?

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by JanLady617

Thanks for the idea. I used the Go Back feature, and it worked! The teddy bear is back. Big cyber-hug for you. :)

Thanks, I'm VERY Glad I Could Help You!

Georgia's on my Mind....
IF You Have Windows ME I Think It's On 2000, XP DOES Have It Too. You Got To The Start Menu, Go Up To Programs Then Up To Accsessories Than To System Tools, Then There Shoud Be A Lil Thing Called "System Restore" In There, Hope That Helps ;)

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 07:09 PM

Thanks So much TheFonz! I found it buttheonlyday I can restoreback to is backinMarch, I just hadaquestion, Will it take thewhole computer back toMarch and will all filessaved since thenbe deleted?ThanksSO much!

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 07:11 PM

Yeah, I'm Sorry But It Does Maybe You Could Find Some Other Way To Get The File Back :( Just Do What You Think Is Best! :)

Georgia's on my Mind

10-28-2002, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by TheFonz
Yeah, I'm Sorry But It Does Maybe You Could Find Some Other Way To Get The File Back :( Just Do What You Think Is Best! :)

Ahh Oh well, Thanksfor thehelp anyways! I'll have tosee what otherwaysIcanget it back,Thanksthough!

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 07:16 PM

You're Welcome... Hope You Get The File Back! That's Mean For People To Do.. Some Viruses Can Delete EVERYTHING On Your Comp.!

Janice

10-28-2002, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
Thanks So much TheFonz! I found it buttheonlyday I can restoreback to is backinMarch, I just hadaquestion, Will it take thewhole computer back toMarch and will all filessaved since thenbe deleted?ThanksSO much!
The way my computer works is.... Log off, and log back on, and it will read, Go Back, hit spacebar (or something like that). Watch closely for this message as it disappears fast. Hit the spacebar.
It then asks you if you want to revert, click yes. I reverted back only 2 hours. It doesn't change e:mail or anything else, just your files.
Good luck!

Truth

10-28-2002, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by TheFonz
You're Welcome... Hope You Get The File Back! That's Mean For People To Do.. Some Viruses Can Delete EVERYTHING On Your Comp.!

Yes some viruses can be very harmful... Theres one that calls 911 from your computer! Others that when you send ims to people, it sends a link with it to them and that link is to the virus... Thats the Aplore... Others can make it so when you type stuff, it types other stuff instead... such as insults

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 07:43 PM

And Theres One Where The Hacker, Once The Virus Is In The Comp. Can Take TOTAL Control Of The Users Comp.! He Can Move The Mouse, Turn The Monitor On and Off And Can Record EVERY KEASTROKE! Spooky...And On TOP Of That Get All Your Personal Info Off The Comp! He Can Get Passwords And Such..That's Scary When You Think About It..

Truth

10-28-2002, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by TheFonz
And Theres One Where The Hacker, Once The Virus Is In The Comp. Can Take TOTAL Control Of The Users Comp.! He Can Move The Mouse, Turn The Monitor On and Off And Can Record EVERY KEASTROKE! Spooky...And On TOP Of That Get All Your Personal Info Off The Comp! He Can Get Passwords And Such..That's Scary When You Think About It..

Yea... the sad thing is.... there is so many of those..... :(.... like anything with the word backdoor in it in the virus name means hackers can get it... Advice to all.. GET VIRUS SOFTWARE!!!!!!

TheFonz, are u like me? Everyday checkin Nortons site to see info about the latest viruses...

Penny Lane

10-28-2002, 08:05 PM

Yes this is another hoax! I always check these things out first at urban legends and folklore. I have yet to see a REAL one!:rolleyes:

Stormtracker TF

10-28-2002, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by AAOT

Yea... the sad thing is.... there is so many of those..... :(.... like anything with the word backdoor in it in the virus name means hackers can get it... Advice to all.. GET VIRUS SOFTWARE!!!!!!

TheFonz, are u like me? Everyday checkin Nortons site to see info about the latest viruses...

Yeah I Do That! I Haven't Done That In A Little While But Every Once In A While I Do And I Just Keep Reading And Reading, It's Very Interesting!