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Old 18-12-2004   #11 (permalink)
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It certainly sounds like Spyware, but would think more like a hiker has managed to instal that software into your hard drive. Find all reference to this file and delete.
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It certainly sounds like Spyware, but would think more like a hiker has managed to instal that software into your hard drive. Find all reference to this file and delete.
*** I keep a log now of everything that happens or is installed on my system,the date tallies with when the machine went in for a major refit,why would I need to instal Lexmark software for an HP inkjet printer ? unless they tested the machine out with a Lexmark driver ? Hmmmm...
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it was a java file i deleted the little teddy bear icon thingy jbjmr or something like that

it said it stays still for like 14 days or something then it mangles your comp

i said meh looked at the file size deleted it theni thought how can a 15kb file screw over a comp beond fixing

but by that time it was gone
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it was a java file i deleted the little teddy bear icon thingy jbjmr or something like that

it said it stays still for like 14 days or something then it mangles your comp

i said meh looked at the file size deleted it theni thought how can a 15kb file screw over a comp beond fixing

but by that time it was gone
*** Just found this-
Microsoft ActiveX Debugger Configuration Application for Java,size 45.2 kb
is this the one that you are talking about,it has a bear for the icon ?
Is this one kosha or a nastie ?
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it is a windows file it is needed

mine wasnt as big as that but thats the one in the hoax

it is also known as the teddy bear virus
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it is a windows file it is needed

mine wasnt as big as that but thats the one in the hoax

it is also known as the teddy bear virus
***Thanks for confirming,best to check with you geeks out there,better safe than sorry.
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always check symantecs sequrity virus centre place to find out if they are hoax or not
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