Fortunately, jdbgmgr.exe is a Hoax according to Symantec. For further info go to: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html Harry -----Original Message----- From: DIETZ [mailto:pddietz@sunflower.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 8:07 PM To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VASHENAN] Fw: Virus in my Addressbook I got this message today and I had the virus so I'm doing what I was told > and sending it on. The fix is easy so do it. > Debbie > > > Hi everyone, > > I was just notified by my cousin tonight that her > > address book was infected with a virus. As a result, > > so has yours because your address was in my book. > > The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe > > It cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee Anit-virus > > programs. It sits quietly for 14 days before damaging > > the system. It is sent automatically by messenger to > > the address book whether or not you send e-mails. > > The good news is it is easy to get rid of. > > > > Here's how: > > 1. Go to start, then click on find or search. > > 2. In Files/folders write the name jdbgmgr.exe > > 3. Be sure to search in your "C" drive > > 4. Then hit Search & Find > > 5. The virus has a teddybear logo with the name > > jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN > > 6.Right click on the name and delete it. > > 7. Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also. > > > > IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS---YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN > > YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. > > SORRY-- KAREN > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > >