mist Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 I just found out that there is a virus going around AIM and email. It takes 14 days to activate and can easily be deleted.JUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:go to the START menu of your computer, then go to "SEARCH" search for a file called jdbgmgr.exeDO NOT open it, just delete it. then make sure to delete it from your recycle bin.The virus is not detected by NORTON or McCafee, so your computer probably hasn't notified you of it. Once you get it, it goes out to all the people on your AIM buddy list and people on your email address book.SO MAKE SURE TO TELL EVERYONE THAT IS ON YOUR AIM BUDDY LIST AND POSSIBLY EMAIL LIST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 thanxturns out i had it on my hard drivewhether it was activated or not, i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mist Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 phew - good thing you checked. Most likely it was not activated. I just realised I had it this afternoon and it was dormant I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixenfoxxy Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Guys, I'm pretty sure that's a hoax. Last I heard, that email is prank, and the file is just a normal .exe file that runs nothing important on your computer but is still a part of its program. I would double check on a credible website before deleting that file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mist Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 OOPS FORGET IT, IT'S FAKEI'm an idiot.somone just checked up on that file, and told me it was a hoax. from this websitehttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.htmljdbgmgr.exe file hoaxReported on: April 12, 2002 Last Updated on: May 1, 2002 at 05:17:49 PM PDT 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.It 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, please contact Microsoft for instructions.Hoax messageThis hoax has appeared in several languages. Some are as follows:EnglishI 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.exe3.- 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 REASON6.- 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mist Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 Originally posted by vixenfoxxy Guys, I'm pretty sure that's a hoax. Last I heard, that email is prank, and the file is just a normal .exe file that runs nothing important on your computer but is still a part of its program. I would double check on a credible website before deleting that file. yes you're right. sorry everyone, someone just told me and I saw the file and freaked out, I didn't think to ckeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitokiri24 Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 doh grrr.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 everyone delete your explorer.exe file... its a virus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Originally posted by joeg everyone delete your explorer.exe file... its a virus... wowit took him 5 days to come up with a snappy response!joe, you continue to blow my mind with your comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codica3 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Oh shiet, so Eric, did you delete that program?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.