The Answer:

Turns out this is a hoax. According to George Washington University's online help desk, jdbgmgr.exe is "a 'Java Debugger Manager' file, i.e., a legitimate Windows file. While deleting it does not affect the proper function of your computer, its absence may affect proper running of Java Applets on your computer. Java Applets are small computer programs written in Java, and sent along web pages to users. They range from animations to calculation programs that run on your computer."

Visit the GW help desk for information on how to reistall jdbgmgr.exe, if you have uninstalled. You can also visit the Symantec site for more information about the hoax.

—The Editors