How to disable AutoRun for USB flash drives

If you're concerned about security, you may want to disable AutoRun for USB flash drives. Using USB flash drives from unknown sources could contain malware that automatically installs itself when connected to your computer! Prevent this security risk and disable AutoRun for USB flash drives now...


Step 1:
First, start by backing up your system, registry, and other important files. This can be easily accomplished by creating a new "Restore Point" using the "System Restore" tool. It's always important to make backups *before* making any changes to your computer system.

Step 2:
After you complete the first step, open Notepad or your favorite text editor.

Step 3:
Copy and paste exactly the following into your text editor:

REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\IniFileMapping\Autorun.inf]
@="@SYS:DoesNotExist"


Step 4:
Next, choose "File > Save As" and save your new file as "StopUSBAuto.reg" (include double quotes in file name). Make sure to save this file in a location where it can be easily found, such as the "Desktop" or "My Documents" folder.

Step 5:
Find the file that you just created and double-click on it.

Step 6:
Windows will ask if you want to add/import the new information from "StopUSBAuto.reg" into the Registry. Click "Yes" to continue.

Step 7:
That's it! AutoRun for USB flash drives should now be disabled.