What is the file jdbgmgr.exe?

Updated: 01/24/2018 by Computer Hope
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The file 'jdbmgr.exe' is a file found on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP and is the Microsoft debugger registrar for Java.

This file allows Java applets and software that utilizes Java to function properly with the Microsoft Windows operating systems.

This file is commonly mistaken for a computer virus (commonly the teddy bear virus) because of hoax e-mails. While this file could be infected with a computer virus like any file on your computer we do not recommend you delete the file manually. If you receive an e-mail about this file being a virus, delete the e-mail and don't forward it to co-workers, friends, or family.

If you believe that this file is infected with a computer virus, update your antivirus software and scan the computer to determine if it's infected. If the virus protection program detects that the file is infected with a computer virus, it should be able to clean the file for you.

If you have already mistakenly deleted this file, follow the following recommendations:

Windows 2000 or XP users

Utilize the Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows File Protection feature by running the following commands at the command prompt.

  1. Get to an MS-DOS prompt by booting a Windows 2000 boot diskette or CD (compact disc).
  2. At the MS-DOS prompt, type "c:" to get to the C:\> prompt.
  3. At the C:\> prompt, type "cd\windows\system32" to get to the Windows\System32 directory.
  4. Once at this directory, type sfc /scannow to scan all system files and replace those files with the Microsoft version of the files.

Or

Reinstall the latest Microsoft Windows 2000 service pack (if Windows 2000).

Windows 95 and Windows 98 users

Reinstall or install Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later.

Windows NT users

Reinstall the latest Microsoft Windows NT service pack.

Windows Me users

The Microsoft Windows Me file protection feature should recover the file automatically.