Preventing the Spread of Autorun Viruses

Autorun.inf is a text file which instruct Windows  about the execution priority when an operation is performed. Autorun command is associated with CDs, DVDs, USB etc. If autorun.inf  is specified in a CD or DVD, Windows then reads and follows the specific instructions this file defines.

Autorun virus (Actually its a worm) manipulates the autorun.inf files. Autorun worm is capable of spreading through computer networks and USB disks. It will either replace or modify the existing settings in these devices . It is very difficult to remove autorun virus as it modifies many of the system settings. It will block access to internet, disable show hidden files and folders, blocks access to antivirus websites, disable msconfig etc. Formatting Windows will not work for the effective removal of autorun virus as the infection still exists in other hard disk partitions .

1. Disable system restore
Step 1 - Click "Control Panel" => "System"
Step 2 - Select "System Restore" then put check for "turn off system store on all devices"

2. Clear IE temporary internet files
Step 1 - In IE select "Tool" => "Internet Option"
Step 2 - In internet temporary file, select "delete file" => check for "delete all ofline content" then click "Ok"

3. Disk clean up
Step 1 - "Start" => "All Program" => "Accessories" => "System Tool" => "Disk cleanup"
Step 2 - Select C drive and click "Ok" then starting C drive cleanup
Step 3 - After complete disk cleanup, put check to all file and click "Ok"
Step 4 - Repeat step 2 to step 3 for other drive (D, E, F, ...) to have disk cleanup

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