jdbgmgr.exe

[Guerra]

I got an e-mail saying that there was a virus that
couldn't be detected by any antivirus program and that it
should be located and deleted manually. The file
was "jdbgmgr.exe". So I searched for it and deleted it.
Now I know it was a mistake because probabley that e-mail
was a scam. What is that file? I've been having some
problems with my connection to Internet and I don't know
if that missing file has something to do with that. And
if that's the problem what can I do? Do I have to
reinstall Windows XP or could I just get that file from
another PC and put it back (but where)?

Thanx in advance,

G.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

***There are two variants of this, one is not a hoax***

If you received the message to delete the teddy bear icon:
Antivirus do not detect it because it is a hoax.
Whenever you get an E-Mail like that, check this link, near the bottom
in Reference Area, click on Hoaxes:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/

For Windows XP:
Go to this link, line 184 "Restore jdbgmgr.exe - Virus Hoax" to
replace jdbgmgr.exe:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Place it in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.

For Windows 98/98SE:
Insert the Windows 98 CD.
Close any box that opens.
Start/Run
Type "SFC", press Enter.
Place bullet in "Extract..."
Type "jdbgmgr.exe" in the "Specify... box
Restore from "*:\WIN98" (*=CD Drive)
Save file in "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM"

There is also a Trojan called "jasmin".
The trojan takes advantage of this well known hoax
The Teddy bear icon is correct, the screwdriver is the virus file.
See these links for more details:
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/dasmin.shtml
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/recory.shtml

It is VERY IMPORTANT to run an updated virus scan once this issue is
resolved to ensure your computer is virus free.
Also run an updated virus scan at least weekly to reduce your chances
of getting a virus to near zero.
Forward these links to your friends that may have the same issue.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Guerra" > wrote in message
...
> I got an e-mail saying that there was a virus that
> couldn't be detected by any antivirus program and that it
> should be located and deleted manually. The file
> was "jdbgmgr.exe". So I searched for it and deleted it.
> Now I know it was a mistake because probabley that e-mail
> was a scam. What is that file? I've been having some
> problems with my connection to Internet and I don't know
> if that missing file has something to do with that. And
> if that's the problem what can I do? Do I have to
> reinstall Windows XP or could I just get that file from
> another PC and put it back (but where)?
>
> Thanx in advance,
>
> G.