How to disable autorun in Windows?

Most virus spread by a simple file called autorun.inf. Even, you can make an autorun file. One way to stop most viruses is by antivirus. But precaution is better than cure. So, its better to disable this feature:


For Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista (Method one)

1. Click Start button (you know that little green circle at the bottom left of the screen).
2. In the Start Search Box, type gpedit.msc and then press Enter.
3. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components and then click Autoplay Policies.
4. In the Details pane, double-click Turn off Autoplay.
5. Click Enabled, select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay.
6. Restart the computer.

That's method one, now for method two:

1. Click Start button.
2. In the Start Search box, type gpedit.msc and then press Enter.
3. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components and then click Autoplay Policies.
4. In the Details pane, double-click Default Behavior for AutoRun.
5. Click Enabled, then select Do not execute any autorun commands in the Default Autorun Behavior.
6. Restart the computer.

 For Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000

1. Click Start button.
2. Click Run, and type gpedit.msc, press OK.
3. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then click System.
4. In the Settings pane, right-click Turn off Autoplay, and then click Properties.

(Note: In Windows 2000, the policy setting is called Disable Autoplay)

     5.  Click Enabled, select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay box.

     6.  Click OK.

     7. Restart the system. 

Now, if you have Windows 7 or above, then don't worry, just follow the steps for Windows Vista. If you found this article helpful or not, then please comment.