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From: Jackie Serna <>
Subject: Re: [Ont] Fw: [njgf] sulfnbk.exe virus... I have it!
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:29:35 -0500
References: <000601c189b4$51a87e40$bf8c23cf@j1p7i8>


PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS FILE. THIS VIRUS THING IS A HOAX.

Jackie

Joan & Wayne wrote:

> Following the directions to check my computer for this virus, I've
> discovered it just now on my machine, too. I have no idea of how long it's
> been there but you are in my address book or you wouldn't be receiving this
> message from me. Be safe and check your computers.
> JDW
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Earlayne Chance" <>
> To: <mailto:Undisclosed-Recipient:@golden.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 6:23 PM
> Subject: [njgf] sulfnbk.exe virus... I have it!
>
> > My Norton didn't catch this one!!! I've moved it to my Recycle Bin until
> I
> > can verify with Norton or my computer guy that this is an active virus and
> > that by deleting it from the Recycle Bin, I won't also be deleting a
> > necessary program as well. Sorry for the mishap if you've got it too.
> > Earlayne
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dorothea Slumpff" <>
> > > >
> > > > > I just received this e-mail from a friend - I followed the
> > instructions and found I had the virus file. Please do this right away
> in
> > case you have it too:
> > > > >
> > Dear Guys: I just received the following letter from my friend, who
> > inadvertently dispatched a virus which resides in the address book and
> > spreads to other address books. It is apparently undetected by Norton
> > (which I use and which did not detect it) nor McAfee. It apparently
> remains
> > dormant for 14 days and then it activates and wipes out the hard drive
> data.
> > When I checked my hard drive, the sucker was there and I successfully
> > deleted the bug(ger).
> > > > >
> > Since I have you in my address book, in an abundance of caution, I am
> > sharing this message in the event that it was transferred to your address
> > book(s). The instructions for removing it are quite easy and, yes, even
> > those in/from England may follow it!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Go to "Start", then to "find" or "Search" (depending on your
> > computer
> > > > > system);
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. In the "Search for Files or Folders" section, type in
> > "sulfnbk.exe"
> > > > > (this is the virus);
> > > > >
> > > > > 3. In the "Look In" section, make sure you are searching in Drive
> > "C";
> > > > >
> > > > > 4. Hit "Search" or "Find" button;
> > > > >
> > > > > 5. If this file shows up (it is an ugly blackish icon that will
> have
> > > the
> > > > > name "sulfnbk.exe") DO NOT OPEN IT!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > 6. RIGHT click on the file, go to "Delete" and LEFT click;
> > > > >
> > > > > 7. It will inquire if you want to send it to the Recycle Bin, say
> > > "yes";
> > > > >
> > > > > 8. Go to you desktop (where all your icons are) and DOUBLE click on
> > the
> > > > > recycle bin icon;
> > > > >
> > > > > 9. RIGHT click on on the sulfnbk.exe and DELETE (again), thus
> > emptying
> > > > > it from the Recycle Bin;
> > > > >
> > > > > 10. IF YOU HAVE FOUND THE VIRUS, please pass on this e-mail to ALL
> in
> > > > > you address book as that is how it is transferred; Sorry for the
> bad
> > > > > news. Hopefully, you will not find it or, if you do, at least find
> it
> > > > > in time in order to avoid hard drive problems.
> > > > >
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> > > > >
> > > > >
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