
Autorun is a feature in Windows to automatically open and execute files in a pendrive or cd.
Most of the virus will use this feature to attack and inject virus to the victim's computer. No program/virus can execute itself. So when you plugin a pendrive containing virus, with the help of autorun it will start executing and will spread to the whole computer. Thus
by disabling this autorun feature about 80% of the virus attacks can be avoided. Windows 7 does not have this feature (thanks to Microsoft) but XP has.
If you are an XP user please do this simple trick to avoid major virus attacks
1) Click on '
Start' button and select '
Run'.
2) In the box appears type "
gpedit.msc"
3) From the window appears select
Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System
4) Click on '
system' and you will get a list in right side bar
5) Scroll down and select '
Turn off Autoplay'
6) Double click on it select 'Disabled'
7) Apply >> ok >> Restart your Computer
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