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From: "Joan & Wayne" <>
Subject: [ELGIN] Fw: [njgf] sulfnbk.exe virus... I have it!
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:13:10 -0500


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.
> > > >
> > > > Harmony Inside & Out
> > > > Holistic Health for you and your environment
> > > > Tel: (314) 995-1956 Fax: (636) 922-0792
> > > > www.harmonyinandout.com
> > > >
> > > > "Those who live in harmony with themselves live in harmony with the
> > > > universe"
> > > > - Marcus Aurelius
> > > >
> > > > "We shape our dwellings and afterwards our dwellings shape us"
> > > > - Winston Churchill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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