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Choke Worm Hoax

Choke is a real worm. However, a warning circulating about it instructs users to delete all .ZIP files on their system. This is not necessary, recommended, nor prudent. The text of the warning follows:

**********VIRUS ALERT**********

Virus Warning there is a virus going around on msn. DO NOT ACCEPT N E FILES CALLED

CHOKE.EXE OR DEMON.EXE . before the file is sent, the person supposidly talking to u says "President Bush shooter is a game that allows you to shoot Bush balzz"hahaha. DO NOT ACCEPT THIS FILE. If you have already accepted this file then you must delete all winzip files before you can delete the virus from the computer. This is done by going to my computer, c drive then deleting the files. The file cannot be deleted unless you have deleted all winzip files.

Please pass this on to n e one else you know using msn!!! Thanx

This message should not be passed on to others. For the correct facts regarding the Choke worm, how to prevent it, and how to get rid of it, click here.

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