How to disable autorun in windows

Autorun is a feature in Windows to automatically open and execute files in a pendrive or cd. Most of the virus will use this feature to attack and inject virus to the victim's computer. No program/virus can execute itself. So when you plugin a pendrive containing virus, with the help of autorun it will start executing and will spread to the whole computer. Thus by disabling this autorun feature about 80% of the virus attacks can be avoided. Windows 7 does not have this feature (thanks to Microsoft) but XP has. If you are an XP user please do this simple trick to avoid major virus attacks

Steps -

1) Click on 'Start' button and select 'Run'.
2) In the box appears type "gpedit.msc"

3) From the window appears select Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System

4) Click on 'system' and you will get a list in right side bar
5) Scroll down and select 'Turn off Autoplay'
6) Double click on it select 'Disabled'

7) Apply >> ok >> Restart your Computer

And you are done !