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Edited by - Been There on 13 November 2002 4:6:12
Has anyone got this in email?
by Been there 6 Replies latest jw friends
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ballistic
Symantec Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages regarding this hoax. It is harmless and is intended only to cause unwarranted concern.
Type: Hoax
This is a hoax that, like the SULFNBK.EXE Warning hoax, tries to persuade you to delete a legitimate Windows file from your computer. The file that the hoax refers to, Jdbgmgr.exe, is a Java Debugger Manager. It is a Microsoft file that is installed when you install Windows.
NOTE: Recent version of this hoax take advantage of the recent outbreak of the W32.bugbear@mm worm, and the fact that the Jdbgmgr.exe file that is mentioned in the hoax has a bear icon. The actual W32.bugbear@mm worm file is an .exe file and does not have a bear icon.
The Windows Jdbgmgr.exe file has a teddy bear icon as described in the hoax: -
xenawarrior
Been There
It's a hoax
That file is part of Windows and it's a needed file. Don't delete it. You may want to send an email out to all of the folks on that list and let them know before they delete it. This hoax has been around for about a year now.
Sorry- more internet BS eh?
XW
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ballistic
"Beenthere", can I just add this can be quite annoying for IT guys like myself. You are proliferating hoaxes by posting them to a message board like this. No offense, but if you don't know what you are doing, DO NOT post them out as you are causing more harm than good.
<<< ballistic feels he is repeating himself and has "beenthere B4"
Edited by - ballistic on 12 November 2002 19:21:16
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Cassiline
You do not have a virus. This is a hoax to try and get you to deleat a windows program that is legitimate.
Take care
Cassi
Jdbgmgr.exe file hoax
Last Updated on: November 1, 2002 02:50:59 PM PSTReported on: April 12, 2002 Symantec Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages regarding this hoax. It is harmless and is intended only to cause unwarranted concern.
Type: Hoax
This is a hoax that, like the SULFNBK.EXE Warning hoax, tries to persuade you to delete a legitimate Windows file from your computer. The file that the hoax refers to, Jdbgmgr.exe, is a Java Debugger Manager. It is a Microsoft file that is installed when you install Windows.
NOTE: Recent version of this hoax take advantage of the recent outbreak of the W32.bugbear@mm worm, and the fact that the Jdbgmgr.exe file that is mentioned in the hoax has a bear icon. The actual W32.bugbear@mm worm file is an .exe file and does not have a bear icon.
The Windows Jdbgmgr.exe file has a teddy bear icon as described in the hoax:
CAUTION: Jdbgmgr.exe, like any file, can become infected by a virus. One virus in particular, W32.Efortune.31384@mm, targets this file. Norton AntiVirus has provided protection against W32.Efortune.31384@mm since May 11, 2001.
NOTE: If you have already deleted the Jdbgmgr.exe file, some Java applets may not run correctly. This is not a critical system file. The file version may vary with your operating system and version of Internet Explorer. If you want to restore the file, read the instructions in the How to restore the Jdbgmgr.exefile section at the end of this document.
Hoax message
This hoax has appeared in several languages. Some are as follows:
English
I found the little bear in my machine because of that I am sending this message in order for you to find it in your machine. The procedure is very simple:
The objective of this e-mail is to warn all Hotmail users about a new virus that is spreading by MSN Messenger. The name of this virus is jdbgmgr.exe and it is sent automatically by the Messenger and by the address book too. The virus is not detected by McAfee or Norton and it stays quiet for 14 days before damaging the system.
The virus can be cleaned before it deletes the files from your system. In order to eliminate it, it is just necessary to do the following steps:
1. Go to Start, click "Search"
2.- In the "Files or Folders option" write the name jdbgmgr.exe
3.- Be sure that you are searching in the drive "C"
4.- Click "find now"
5.- If the virus is there (it has a little bear-like icon with the name of jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT FOR ANY REASON
6.- Right click and delete it (it will go to the Recycle bin)
7.- Go to the recycle bin and delete it or empty the recycle bin.
IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS IN ALL OF YOUR SYSTEMS SEND THIS MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS LOCATED IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE ANY DAMAGE.http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html
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Been there
Thanks everyone, I didn't delete it. I didn't want to be giving a virus or worm to anyone.
Ballistic, sorry you are so over worked. Didn't mean to add to your exhaustion. We all are not wiz's on the computor such as yourself (consider it job security)
Sorry if I bothered anyone.
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glitter
Been There: Download these programs and you'll be well protected for free and won't have to worry about hoaxes or real viri as long as you keep the programs updated (also free - not keeping your anti-virus up to date is as bad as not having one):
Ad-Aware Spyware Remover (You also need "Ref Update" from the same site)
