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greaseytech
10th Dec 1999, 02:01
Anyone downloaded Elf Bowling? So I am told there is a virus which will play havoc with your computers on Christmas Day. So if you have it please get rid of it.
The Sad ATCO
10th Dec 1999, 02:36
Is this just hearsay or have you checked out a reputable virus site for your info?
I did. Try reading this URL:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/ve10464.asp
Sometimes people have as much fun sending out hoax warnings as viruses.
Happy Bowling
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"GutterBall!!!"
slackbladder28
10th Dec 1999, 12:29
I have been told by my IT dept. that it is just a hoax, sent by some sad individual who objects to knocking a few elves down.
However if you are worried about it, better to be safe than sorry, delete the little blighters :)
firstorifice
10th Dec 1999, 13:24
For those of you who have the "better safe than sorry" mentality, deleting the e-mail which gave you elf bowling is insufficient. The .exe file copies itself - you should search your memory for any file of the type A000*.* and delete them also.
Happy Bowling!
The Sad ATCO
10th Dec 1999, 20:39
And if you are the only person that hasn't yet been sent Elf Bowling by e-mail, then you can always download it straight from the developers at:
http://www.nstorm.com/
Their home page has further information about the virus hoax. I would also recommend Frogapult; kept the rugrats occupied for hours.
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