Virus file or microsoft patch?

[George Dykstra]

Hello, I was sent this email from a freind and wanted to
know if was true? Can any one help?

Thank you.
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Hi All,
I just found out I received a virus that automatically
is passed through email address books. Since you are
in my address book, you will probably find it in your
computer, too. The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not
detected by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus systems. The
virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the
system.

It is sent automatically by 'messenger'and by address
book, whether or not you sent e-mail to your contacts.

Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
of it.
PLEASE DO THIS ASAP:

option
folders

All" to highlight the file without opening it.
It will then go to the recycle bin. If you find the
virus, you must contact all the people in your Address
Book so that they may eradicate the virus from their
own address books.

 

[George]

Mike..thank you very much, you saved me big time!

-----Original Message-----
This is a common hoax - see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;322993

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[Alex.]

I heard about this a few weeks ago. It's a hoax, even
though you find the bear.