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let it rest

I think we've gotten the message (twelve times): It was a hoax. Let it rest.

t_chargh_qay_seh wrote:

> Well... because you did not research it... you have now crippled your
> computer by removing a legitimate windows file.
>
> Next time *LOOK IT UP* before you delete it!
>
> http://www.snopes.com
>
> Any message that urges you to forard it on is very likely to be a hoax, and
> as such should be checked out thoroughly before taking any further action.
> The hoaxer in this case has just used your gullibility against you. He/she
> has just caused you to cripple your own system. If someone told you that a
> 'zit' was a virus and had to be removed by using a knife to gouge it out,
> would you? Let's use that grey matter between our ears for something more
> than a hatrack.
>
> T`chargh
>
> Bradley Ellis writes:
>
> > So, I think I've included everyone in my address book. You
> > all won't know each other but... read the message below.
> >
> > I found the 'virus' file on my computer just now, deleted it
> > according to the instructions, and I'm sending the
> > instructions to you because this seems to be a legitimate
> > alert.  It is easy to find and get rid of.
> >
> > It's life in the big city.
> >
> > ~Bradley
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "vajradakini buddhist center"
> > <[email protected]>
> > To: <<[email protected]>; <
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:03 AM
> > Subject: Fwd: URGENT! VIRUS HAS BEEN SENT TO YOUR EMAIL
> > ACCOUNT!
> >
> >
> >> Please see the message below from one our students.
> >>
> >> NOTE: Be sure to delete the infected file from your
> > computer IMMEDIATELY.
> >>
> >> I'm sorry for any problems you may have encountered as a
> > result of this
> >> virus.
> >>
> >> Tinisia
> >> VBC
> >>
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------
> > -
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >A friend of mine unknowingly sent me a VIRUS via his
> > address book.  As a
> >> >result, so has mine and yours, because your address was
> > in  my address
> >> >book.  The virus is called "jdbgmgr.exe".  It cannot be
> > detected by Norton
> >> >or McAfee anti-virus programs.  It sits quietly for 14
> > days before damaging
> >> >the system.  It is sent automatically by messenger and
> > address book,
> >> >whether or not you send emails.  The good news is it's
> > very easy to get rid
> >> >of.
> >> >
> >> >Here's how:
> >> >
> >> >1.  Go to Start, then Find or Search.
> >> >2.  In Files/Folders, write the name - jdbgmgr.exe
> >> >3.  Be sure to search all drives, especially your "C"
> > drive.
> >> >4.  Then hit Search or Find
> >> >5.  The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name
> > jdbgmgr. exe -
> >> >    DO NOT OPEN!!
> >> >6.  RIGHT click on file name and delete it.
> >> >7.  Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also.
> >> >
> >> >IF YOU FIND THIS VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR
> > ADDRESS BOOK!
> >> >THEY WILL ALSO HAVE THE VIRUS!
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
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