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Ask the DoctorAsk the Doctor: No Way, AutoPlay!

Posted 04/28/09 at 12:45:00 PM by The Maximum PC Staff

Ask the Doctor LogoWith viruses spreading on USB drives like they used to with floppies, is there a way to prevent Windows from automatically running the executable when you plug in the USB drive? I would rather be safe than have Windows automatically launch programs on USB drives, DVDs, etc.

—Kevin Campbell
 
Read on to find out the answer to Kevin's question!

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