virus question

Joe Delaronde · Post by **Joe Delaronde** » 12 Nov 2002 7:10 am

There is a file in my Windows\System folder named jdbgmgr.exe. It has a teddy bear infront of it. I was informed that it was a timed virus which sits dormant for 14 days, then raises havock with the hard drive.

I was informed to remove it. Did that, but I left it in the waste basket for now. Suddenly I remembered, I think, going through this this before. Sounds familiar.

Is this really a virus ???? or a virus generated message to get me to do the dirty work??? And is this file needed by Windows to operate properly.

Thanks
Joe[This message was edited by Joe Delaronde on 12 November 2002 at 07:13 AM.]

Joe Delaronde · Post by **Joe Delaronde** » 12 Nov 2002 7:45 am

I'll answer my own question.
Joe, this is a hoax.

Jdbgmgr.exe file hoax
Reported on: April 12, 2002
Last Updated on: November 1, 2002 02:50:59 PM PST

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 a Java Debugger Manager. It is a Microsoft file that is installed when you install Windows.

Hope this helps.
Joe

[This message was edited by Joe Delaronde on 12 November 2002 at 07:48 AM.]

Joe Delaronde · Post by **Joe Delaronde** » 12 Nov 2002 7:47 am

Thanks Joe
I'll restore it. Please close this thread.
Thanks
Joe[This message was edited by Joe Delaronde on 12 November 2002 at 07:50 AM.]

Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 12 Nov 2002 9:39 am

Now that is what I call service!

Mark

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