![]() Both of these features should be disabled. It’s just a really good idea in general to keep as much control over running programs as possible. If malware on an external device is trying to activate, then you probably won’t realize it and tell it to run anyway. ![]() You don’t want anything running from an external source unless you specifically tell it to.ĪutoPlay was introduced to mitigate some of the risk created by Autorun, but it’s not good enough. Some nasty viruses and other malware are known to take advantage of these features to cause harm because it’s an easy way for them to start up without you doing anything. A simple autorun section might look like this: autorun openStartCD.exe iconStartCD.exe,-1456. The file follows the typical format of Windows INI files and must have an autorun section. In a way, similar to User Account Control. Autoplay functionality relies on the presence of a file named Autorun.INF located in the root of the volume. ![]() It’s effectively an extra layer of “security” between the malware and your computer because it requires your intervention before anything can actually run. Instead of letting Autorun automatically start a program, AutoPlay opens a window so you can select if and how you want to run the program on the external device. What is AutoPlay?ĪutoPlay is an extra layer of security placed on top of Autorun. It does not inform you that it’s going to run anything. It does this by opening the “Autorun.inf” file without telling you. What is Autorun?Īutorun is a Windows feature that can automatically run a program located on an external source (like a CD, USB drive, or network drive). From now on you’ll have to open them manually by going through “Computer” (or “My Computer” for Windows XP). Note: Disabling these features will stop the AutoPlay window from popping up when you attach external media like USB drives and CDs/DVDs. 1: Reset all Defaults for AutoPlay 2: Start Shell Hardware Detection 3: Modify Registry Editor Solution 1: Reset all Defaults for AutoPlay If you have set the AutoPlay defaults before, maybe you need to reset the AutoPlay settings again to check if it is the faulty AutoPlay settings that result in your AutoPlay not working.
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