How to Disable Autorun and Autoplay On Windows 7

How to Disable Autorun and Autoplay On Windows 7 - Autorun is a state which by default will run when we have inserted the hardware or device through on USB Port. The device that contains data such as USB flash drive, CD or DVD, External hard drive, and others. When you have entered these devices, it will automatically show up a dialog box that contains several menu options that will lead to the application windows explorer, windows media player, the drive for backup or other programs or hardware depending on the contents of the device.

It will be very helpful because there is a choice on the application of windows to open. But it also can harm our computers, one of which is the spread of the virus through autorun that will hurt us. Examples autorun on flash drive will be directly read by the windows without run the antivirus scan that have been installed. Therefore, to avoid the spread of the virus, you should disable the autorun feature on the computer.

In this post, I will share about How to Disable Autorun and Autoplay On Windows 7.
Here are the steps how to disable autorun and autoplay on Windows 7:

• Run the program run by typing the command "run" on the start menu search box or use the shortcut key Windows + R on the keyboard.
• Then type the command "gpedit.msc" and press Enter, it will open a new window.

• Click the Computer Configuration.
• Then select the sub menu Administrative Templates => select Windows Components => select Autoplay Policies.
• Right click on Turn off Autoplay and select Edit, and then choose Enable.

• Furthermore, look at the Options => Turn off Autoplay on. Select All drives to disable all autoplay, or select a particular device that is turned off.
• Click Apply and click OK.
• To check, insert the device. If the dialog box does not appear, then the steps to disable autorun and autoplay has been successful.

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