> A virus was passed on to me and my address book in turn has been > > infected. I just found it and deleted it. Since you are in my address book > > there is a very strong chance that you will find it in your computer too. > > The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton or Macafee anti > > virus systems. This virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the > > system. It is sent automatically by messenger and the address book, whether > > or not you send emails to your contacts. > > Here's how to check for the virus and get rid of it. > > 1. Go to start, Find or Search option. > > 2. In the file/folders option, type the name: jdbgmgr.exe > > 3. Be sure you search your C-drive and all the sub-folders and any other > > drives you may have. > > 4. Click: "Find Now" > > 5. The virus has a gray teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe - DO NOT > > OPEN IT! > > 6. Go to edit (on the menu bar) and choose SELECT AL L to highlight the file > > without opening it. > > 7. Now go to the 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 people > > in your address book so they can eradicate it in their own address books. > > To do this: > > 1. Open a new email message > > 2. Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO" > > 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC" > > 4. Copy this message, enter subject and paste to email, and send

Warning, this is a Hoax! Do Not Delete the file from your computer, it is necessary for proper operation and difficult to restore. G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.

-----Original Message----- From: Charljm@aol.com [mailto:Charljm@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:54 PM To: NCRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NCRUTHER-L] I think I got a virus from a genealogy contact The McAfee website clearly states this is a hoax!!!