This is a HOAX. If you follow these instructions, you will damage your
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ann Hinch [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>
> > A virus has been passed on to me by a friend.
> >
> > Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance you
> will find it
> in
> > your computer too. The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by
> Norton
> > or McAfee antivirus systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
> > damaging the system. It is sent automatically by messenger and by the
> > address book, whether or not you sent e-mail to your contacts.
> Here's how
> to
> > check for the virus and to get rid of it:
> > YOU MUST DO THIS.
> > 1. Go to start, Find or search option.
> > 2. In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
> > 3. Be sure you search your C:drive and all sub-folders and any other
> drives
> > you may have.
> > 4. Click "find Now"
> > 5. The Virus has a Teddy Bear 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 select delete. It will
> then go to
> > the Reycle Bin.
> > 8. 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:
> > a. Open a new e-mail message
> > b. Click the icon of the address book next to the "to"
> > c. Highlight every name and add to "BCC (which I assume means
> blind copy)
> > d. copy this message and enter subject paste to e-mail
> >
> > So sorry for the inconvenience ...... :-(
>
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