JDBGMGR.EXE Hoax

JDBGMGR.EXE is NOT a virus ... it is the Java debug manager from the Microsoft Java runtime engine.

If you fell for the hoax and deleted JDBGMGR.EXE, restore it by installing an updated version of Microsft Virtual Machine or Internet Explorer.

The text of a couple of the more common hoax emails appears below. (Note that there are several other variations.)

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Dear Sirs:

It is possible that a VIRUS could be sent to you because you were registered
in our Outlook's directory.

This VIRUS sends itself to all addresses registered in your Outlook's Address
Book (happens also with other e-mailing programs). If you find it please
resend this email to all your email addresses.

How to erase it:
This virus is not found neither by Mc Afee, Norton, or any other AntiVirus
programs.

How to erase it:
1) In the Start Menu go to "Search Files", then search for jdbgmgr.exe or j*.exe
2) the Virus programs has a Teddy Bear as the Icon.
3) Once you found it, erase it.
4) go to the windows' trash can and empty it or at least open it and then
erase the file with the teddy bear icon.
5) resend this email to everybody on your mailing lists.

BYE, AND SHAME ON THE VIRUS DEVELOPERS! THEY HURT ALL BUSINESS,
PEOPLE, AND OTHERS.
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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.
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