gregory jaczko
Monday, December 20, 2010
For Safe Computing Disable CD/DVD or USB Autorun in windows
System or insert a cd/dvd disk,
The Windows Autorun Run utility runs and displays
certain options like Open files to view, Play, Do
nothing etc.
Although this a good utility provided by windows xp operating
system, It is sometimes very dangerous too. When A virus
infected Usb drive or Cd is plugged into the system,
the virus gets a chance to attack you Operating System,
by running automatically when you plug your device in.
So, for this safety purpose, we need to Disable
this Autorun feature in windows XP.
Follow the below steps and ensure your systems safety.
1) Click Start > Run and type GPEDIT.MSC
This opens Group Policy editor window.
2) On the left side > expand Computer
Configuration& Administrative Templates> System.
3) Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off on the right side.
4) Double click it and select Enabled
For any further assistance to Disable Cd
Autorun view the sample screen shot below.
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