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Virus Alert????????????

Feb 29, 2004 8:18AM PST

Anyone out there know of a virus called "jdbg.exe. They say it is not detected by Norton or McAfee AV and stays quiet for 114 days.

My daughter received this e-mail message today:

You have a virus called "jdbg.exe.
To get rid of it, go to folder options and search for "jdbgmer.exe" and if a teddy bear icon and file is there DO NOT open it and delete it. Well, the teddy bear icon and file is there. Another e-mail message said it will do no harm.

I think its somebody playing a trick on her, but shes a little upset and theres always the unexpected. Any advice is appreciated since shes had virus problems in the past and wants it from an expert.

Thanks
George

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Nope, is a HOAX !
Feb 29, 2004 8:31AM PST
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Re:Nope, is a HOAX !
Feb 29, 2004 8:48AM PST

Many, Many thanks Marianna. Sure Glad this one was an easy one. I will send her that link.

Have a Real Good Day,

George

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(NT) George, You're Welcome ! Have a GREAT evening :)
Feb 29, 2004 10:03AM PST

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Re:Nope, is a HOAX !
Feb 29, 2004 8:57AM PST

Marianna,

I wrote my response before I saw any other replies. Guess I need to refresh my window more often. Happy

William

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George, Yep, It's A Hoax & You're Not Alone
Feb 29, 2004 8:37AM PST
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Re:George, Yep, It's A Hoax & You're Not Alone
Feb 29, 2004 9:02AM PST

Thanks Grif, I missed that "Newbie Forum". Should of been over there anyway.

You know this Cnet is really Great. Massive amount of info available on these Forums and fast replys too. I run around over at SE a little and Boy do I get HOAXed over there. Love it.

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Re:Virus Alert????????????
Feb 29, 2004 8:53AM PST

Have not researched this and won't, but it sounds like it is a hoax.

William

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Re:Virus Alert????????????. HOAX
Feb 29, 2004 11:39AM PST

david