Re: SULFNBK VIRUS

If anyone made the mistake of deleting the sulfnbk.exe file, there are
directions for replacing the file at the Symantec website:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/sulfnbk.exe.warning.html

----- Original Message -----
From: "Klaas De Waele" <klaas(at)gracegraphics.be>
To: "'Mirya Glover'" <miryag(at)fuse.net>;
"'Undisclosed-Recipient:;(at)mail.hwg.org'"
<mailto:Undisclosed-Recipient:;(at)mail.hwg.org;;; <hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 3:29 AM
Subject: RE: SULFNBK VIRUS


> yeah right...
>
> don't delete the file sulfnbk.exe if it is in your windows/command
> directory.  If it is located somewhere else, it may be deleted.  This file
> is THE file that makes for translating the long file names we known since
> Windows 95 to the old 8.3 format as used in DOS programs.  It is a
required
> system file.  Without it, your PC is crippled.  DO NOT DELETE if a virus
> program doesn't show it as infected.  Especially, if it's in your command
> directory.
>
>
> - Kayjey -
>
>
> > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> > Van: owner-hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org
> > [mailto:owner-hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org]Namens Mirya Glover
> > Verzonden: woensdag 12 december 2001 11:03
> > Aan: Undisclosed-Recipient:;(at)mail.hwg.org
> > Onderwerp: Re: SULFNBK VIRUS
> >
> >
> > I am in hopes I did this email correctly so that no one else
> > sees your email
> > addys.....
> >
> > A friend sent this to me and when I checked, I did have the
> > virus.  I may
> > have sent it to you.  The fix is real easy.  I commend you
> > check and fix it.
> > Please check your computer soon as possible. I did have this virus and
> > chances are you have it too since you're all in my address
> > book. It lies
> > dormant for 14 days, then kills your hard drive. Here's how
> > to stop it. If
> > you've got it, end this to everyone in your address book.
> > Sorry for the
> > inconvenience.
> >
> > The directions for removing it are easy.
> > 1. Go to "start" - then to "find or search"
> > (depending on your computer).
> > 2. In the "search for files or folders" type in
> > sulfnbk.exe - this is the
> > virus name.
> > 3. In the "look in" make sure you're searching Drive
> > C.
> > 4. Hit "search" button (or find).
> > 5. If this file shows up (it's an ugly blackish icon
> > that will have the name
> > "sulfnbk.exe") DO NOT OPEN IT.
> > 6. RIGHT click on the file - go down to delete and
> > LEFT click.
> > 7. It will ask you if you want to send it to the
> > recycle bin, click yes.
> > 8. Go to your desktop (where all your icons are) and
> > double click on the
> >  recycle bin.
> > 9. Right click on sulfnbk.exe and delete again - or
> > empty the bin.
> >
> >  If you find it send this email to all your address book,
> > because that's how
> > it's transferred.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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