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The following is an example of the 'jdbmgr.exe virus hoax.
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Hi Everybody:
I just received a message today from a friend. His Address Book had been
infected by a virus and it was passed on to my computer. My Address Book, in
turn, has been infected. The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by
Norton or McAfee anti-virus systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days
before damaging the system. It's sent
automatically by the messenger and by the Address Book, whether or not you
sent emails to your contacts. I have checked, found it, and deleted it.
Here's how to check for the virus and how to get rid of it:
DO THIS:
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 "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. It will then go to the 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. Sorry
about this, I'm sure everyone in my address book will have it. I did find
this on my computer so I am sure that you will too. You will need to contact
everyone in your address book wheather or not you have sent them e-mail
recently or not. Sorry about this - I thought that you should know.
I'm not sure if it is a hoax but wanted to make you aware. The
letter above is the letter that I received and as I looked on my computer
and the file was there.
Best Regards,
Scott Fitzgerald
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