How To Protect Your Computer From USB Viruses

How To Protect Your
Computer From USB Viruses


  • FreeCommander When user double clicks on
    theUSB drive files pointed by
    the autorun.inf got executed
    which copies the virus files on
    your system.So , you should
    open your USB drive through FreeCommander , it’s file explorer like windows
    explorer.Download Free commander
  • Windows Feature Autorun Mostly USB viruses contains
    autorun.inf and .bat file or
    similar . Autorun is windows
    feature which automatically
    initiates inserted usb or cd/
    dvd . So, to protect your computer
    from usb threats disable
    autorun feature.
  • How To Disable Autorun
    Feature Manually
    1) Go to Run > type gpedit.msc
    2) Under User configuration
    expand Administrative
    templates and select Windows
    Components..
    3) Go to Autoplay Polices
    4) Double click on Turn off
    autoplay
    5) Select the radio button
    Enable- > Click ok
  • USB Write Protector These viruses tend to copy
    themselves to the flash drive
    whenever system detected
    new device plug in.
    With USB Write Protector, you
    can turn on/off the write protect to a USB flash drive.