Fixing The Hoax

From: Bill Barowy (wbarowy@attbi.com)
Date: Wed Feb 26 2003 - 04:38:08 PST


If you need to restore this file, follow the instructions in "Virus Hoax:
Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java (Jdbgmgr.exe) Is Not a Virus
(Q322993)."

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322993

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On Wednesday 26 February 2003 06:17 am, Phil Chappell wrote to all of us:
> Subject: Virus Alert- Please Read
> A virus has been passed on to me by a contact. My
> address book WAS infected. Since you are in my address book, there
> is a good chance
> you will find it in your computer too.
>
> 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 is sent automatically by messenger and by the
> address book, whether or not you sent Emails 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, Fin! d or search option
>
> 2. In the file 'folder option, type the name
> jdbgmgr.exe
>
> 3. Be sure you search your C: drive and all
> sub-folders 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 menu bar), 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
> Sorry, forgot the hoax message.
> Phil
>
> 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"
>
> d) Copy this message enter subject pa! ste to e-mail
>
> I am sorry for the inconvenience. This ! virus was
> passed to me by a contact who had me in their address book. Please forward
> this message to EVERYONE in your address book.



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