The autorun feature on removable and thumb drives enable CDs to play automatically or to load files when thumb or external harddisk
are plugged into USB port. With this feature, you are at risk with malware to spread from thumb drive or external harddisk to PC.
By disable the autorun feature atleast we can prevent certain malware that relies on this autorun feature from spreading.
Here is the step how you can disable this feature:
1. Click Start and then click Run
2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK
3. The Group Policy window will open. In the left panel, double-click Administrative Templates
4. In the right pane, double-click System
5. Scroll down the list and double-click Turn Off Autoplay
6. In the Turn Off Autoplay Properties window, select Enabled. From the dropdown next to Turn Off Autoplay on, select All drives and then click OK
7. Exit Group Policy by selecting File, then choosing Exit from the menu.
Note: This tips for XP pro user only.
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