anyone getting this virus email?
 

i searched all my computers and they all have this file
jdbgmgr.exe


here is the email i got like 10 so far i am pretty sure its a hoax


One of my friends sent me a virus and you now may have it because you are in my address book. It is sent by contact.There is a chance that you will find it in your computer which is why I am contacting you. The virus called (jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Nortonor Macaffee virus systems. it sits dormant for 14 days before damaging the
> system. It is sent automatically by messenger and by address book whether
> or not you sent emails to your contacts. Here is how to get rid of the
> virus.
> 1. Go to START lower left hand corner of your screen, and click on the
> "find file or folder" option
> 2. In the "file/folder" option type the filename: jdbgmgr.exe
> 3. Be sure you search your C: drive and all sub-folders and other drives
> you have.
> 4. Click "find or search"
> 5. The virus has a teddybear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe
> DO NOT OPEN IT
> 6. Go to "edit" on the menu bar and choose "select all" to highlight the
> file without opening it.
> 7. Now go to "File" on the menu bar and choose "delete" It will then go
to
> the recycle bin where you can safely delete it.
>
> IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE ON YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
> SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR ADDRESS BOOKS AS WELL.
>
> TO DO THIS:
> 1. Open a new email message
> 2. Select write email or forward email
> 3. Select every name in your address book for the message to go to.
> 4. Copy this message to your email and send.
>

nope and plz don't send it (this redneck is packed) :thumbsup

the file is real,
i checked the properties and its a Java Debugger
i think its prolly used with OS

Jdbgmgr.exe file hoax
Reported on: April 12, 2002
Last Updated on: November 21, 2002 10:24:24 AM




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 the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. It may be installed when you install Windows.

NOTE: Recent version of this hoax take advantage of the recent outbreak of the W32.bugbear@mm worm, and the fact that the Jdbgmgr.exe file that is mentioned in the hoax has a bear icon. The actual W32.bugbear@mm worm file is an .exe file and does not have a bear icon.

The Windows Jdbgmgr.exe file 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, in most cases, you do not have to reinstall it. The following is quoted from the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Virus Hoax: Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java (Jdbgmgr.exe) Is Not a Virus (Q322993):


"The Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java (Jdbgmgr.exe) is only used by Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1 developers.

If you follow the e-mail message instructions and delete this file, you do not have to recover it unless you use Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1 to develop Java programs on Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 98, or Windows 95."

If you do need to restore this file, follow the instructions in Virus Hoax: Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java (Jdbgmgr.exe) Is Not a Virus (Q322993):


Hoax message
This hoax has appeared in several languages. Some are as follows:

English
I 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.exe
3.- 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 REASON
6.- 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.