How to Disable Autorun Programs in Windows
Before stepping on the steps of how to turn off AutoRun, before that, I reviewed the discourse of what AutoRun is and what its benefits are for us. Here are some definitions of AutoRun compiled from trusted sources.
AutoRun and the companion feature AutoPlay are components of the Microsoft Windows operating system that dictate what actions the system takes when a drive is mounted. (Source: AutoRun Definition - Wikipedia)
Means:
Autorun and the AutoPlay companion features are components of the Microsoft Windows operating system that select what action the system requires when the drive is attached.
Now do you understand or not? If not, a simple definition of autorun is a windows feature that is usually used to detect all devices that are plugged into our computers.
So what are the benefits for us? Well, many of us don't know what the benefits of autorun are. If I immediately explained that Autorun is the lifeblood of the virus. Because if Autorun is not active, it will be difficult to spread and vice versa. So, it would be better if your windows autorun should be turned off.
Well, here are the steps to turn off AutoRun in Windows.
1. Click Start, Select RUN (Windows Key + R)
2. Type GPEDIT.MSC in the chat city RUN, and OK.
3. If so, continue by clicking "Computer Figure", select "Administrative Templates", select Windows Components again, and select "AutoPlay Policies". Then click "Turn Off AutoPlay".
4. Select “Enabled”, then change it to “All Drives”. Then click "OK" if the copy is correct.
5. Perform the same steps in User Configuration (right under Computer Figuration).
6. Done.
That's a simple tip to turn off your Windows AutoRun. If there is trouble, please comment. I applied this AutoRun off technique to Windows 8. But you don't need to worry, the reason is from Windows 2000 to Windows 8 (currently) how to turn off AutoRun is still the same process.