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mcgwirefan · 07-07-2003, 06:20 PM

Unfortunately, a virus has been passed on to me by a contact. My address book WAS infected. I'm sorry, some of you I don't even know and I don't know how you got in my address book.

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 e-mail to your contacts.

Here's how to check for the virus and how to 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 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.

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:

a) Open a new e-mail message

b) Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO"

c) Highlight every name and add to "BCC" (which means blind copy)
d) Copy this message and paste to e-mail

I have followed these direction sent by someone to me and was able to easily delete the virus. Sorry for the inconvenience.

pandora_spocks · 07-07-2003, 06:35 PM

No need to worry about that because it's a hoax. Go to one of the links below and read about it yourself.

http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99436.htm

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html

Truth · 07-07-2003, 07:08 PM

Ugh not that thing again

mcgwirefan · 07-08-2003, 05:16 PM

Yes, this is a hoax, so sorry I bothered you all.

07-07-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
mcgwirefan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2003 Posts: 458	Email Virus Alert Unfortunately, a virus has been passed on to me by a contact. My address book WAS infected. I'm sorry, some of you I don't even know and I don't know how you got in my address book. 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 e-mail to your contacts. Here's how to check for the virus and how to 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 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. 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: a) Open a new e-mail message b) Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO" c) Highlight every name and add to "BCC" (which means blind copy) d) Copy this message and paste to e-mail I have followed these direction sent by someone to me and was able to easily delete the virus. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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07-07-2003, 07:08 PM	#3
Truth •°·Alien Believer·°• Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 15, 2001 Posts: 3,463	Ugh not that thing again
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07-08-2003, 05:16 PM	#4
mcgwirefan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2003 Posts: 458	Hoax Yes, this is a hoax, so sorry I bothered you all.

07-07-2003, 06:35 PM	#2
pandora_spocks Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 30, 2002 Posts: 21,532	No need to worry about that because it's a hoax. Go to one of the links below and read about it yourself. http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99436.htm http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html