"jdbgmgr.exe", a virus?

Sir Exxon · 03-01-2003, 06:16 PM

Is anyone familiar with a file called "jdbgmgr.exe"? I got this message saying that my system is infected with a virus if I found this file in my computer, and I found it on my harddrive, but I am in doubt of whether the virus is real or not. So as I've had bad experiences from this before, is the file jdbgmgr.exe really a virus, or is it a file on all computers?
I'd be very happy if anyone could do a search on this file on their computer, and see if it is found. If noone finds it on the computer, I will assume it is a real virus.
On forehand, thanks!

daan · 03-01-2003, 06:22 PM

Well, whatever it is .. I got one too.

jdbgmgr.exe
found at --> C:\WINDOWS\system32

Mouse · 03-01-2003, 06:22 PM

This is a well known hoax - do not delete this file.

Sir Exxon · 03-01-2003, 06:24 PM

Phew, that's good to know. I had my doubts, but wasn't too sure.
Thanks, you two. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Kakero · 03-01-2003, 07:05 PM

so has the file got any use instead of eating up disk space?

Animal · 03-01-2003, 07:08 PM

It's the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java.

EDIT: It still can be infected by a virus, however. For more detailed information see http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html

[ 03-01-2003, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Animal ]

/)eathKiller · 03-01-2003, 08:14 PM

yeah dont remove that file! It's kind of important if you want to retain all of your saved Java logs!

Cloudbringer · 03-01-2003, 10:15 PM

It's most definitely a hoax and you should never delete ANY exe file from your system or any other for that matter, until you check that hoax page or some other trusted site to be sure it's NOT a hoax.

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html

Bungleau · 03-01-2003, 10:33 PM

To echo what has been said, always check with a reputable source (Symantec, McAfee, your local IS department) whenever you question or suspect virus activity.

The only emails you should trust that tell you you have a virus are ones from:

(1) your local IS department

(2) a friend who says "hey, you're infected! click on this reputable link for details"

(3) one that's in response to your question about being infected.

Anyone else who tells you you're infected, be skeptical. If you are infected, there's little impact in whether you fix it now or in a couple of hours, with the exception of some of the viruses that email everyone in your address book. And with those, as long as you're disconnected from the web, you should be fine.

Remember: just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

Animal · 03-01-2003, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cloudbringer:
It's most definitely a hoax and you should never delete ANY exe file from your system or any other for that matter, until you check that hoax page or some other trusted site to be sure it's NOT a hoax.

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html

The link I provided wasn't good enough, or what?

03-01-2003, 06:22 PM	#2
daan Silver Dragon Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: - Age: 38 Posts: 1,644	Well, whatever it is .. I got one too. jdbgmgr.exe found at --> C:\WINDOWS\system32 __________________ <strong> Odi et Amo. Quare id faciam facisse requires ? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior </strong><br /><br /><strong> Amantem cogit amare magis, sed bene velle minus </strong>

03-01-2003, 06:22 PM	#3
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	This is a well known hoax - do not delete this file. __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

03-01-2003, 07:08 PM	#6
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,534	It's the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. EDIT: It still can be infected by a virus, however. For more detailed information see http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html [ 03-01-2003, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Animal ] __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

03-01-2003, 08:14 PM	#7
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	yeah dont remove that file! It's kind of important if you want to retain all of your saved Java logs! __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

03-01-2003, 10:15 PM	#8
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	It's most definitely a hoax and you should never delete ANY exe file from your system or any other for that matter, until you check that hoax page or some other trusted site to be sure it's NOT a hoax. http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...file.hoax.html __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

03-01-2003, 06:16 PM	#1
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 35 Posts: 5,367	Is anyone familiar with a file called "jdbgmgr.exe"? I got this message saying that my system is infected with a virus if I found this file in my computer, and I found it on my harddrive, but I am in doubt of whether the virus is real or not. So as I've had bad experiences from this before, is the file jdbgmgr.exe really a virus, or is it a file on all computers? I'd be very happy if anyone could do a search on this file on their computer, and see if it is found. If noone finds it on the computer, I will assume it is a real virus. On forehand, thanks!

03-01-2003, 06:24 PM	#4
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 35 Posts: 5,367	Phew, that's good to know. I had my doubts, but wasn't too sure. Thanks, you two. [img]smile.gif[/img]

03-01-2003, 07:05 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	so has the file got any use instead of eating up disk space?

03-01-2003, 10:33 PM	#9
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	To echo what has been said, always check with a reputable source (Symantec, McAfee, your local IS department) whenever you question or suspect virus activity. The only emails you should trust that tell you you have a virus are ones from: (1) your local IS department (2) a friend who says "hey, you're infected! click on this reputable link for details" (3) one that's in response to your question about being infected. Anyone else who tells you you're infected, be skeptical. If you are infected, there's little impact in whether you fix it now or in a couple of hours, with the exception of some of the viruses that email everyone in your address book. And with those, as long as you're disconnected from the web, you should be fine. Remember: just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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