![]() There are many situations where AutoRun may need to be temporarily or persistently disabled. ![]() Not only that, Microsoft PUNISHES smart users for dumb users' mistakes. Eg: BLOCKING Autorun.inf from Executing a file of MY CHOICE!!! I have a thumbdrive I WANT to EXECUTE an Executable from EVERY time I insert it into MY Computers. I have Portable Apps launcher installed, and it works excellently from XP Pro. Within Portable Apps I have my portable Browser, Email, and Chat programs. I have used it in XP for over 5 years with no virus infection ever. So why am I being punished for people who are dumb enough to get an autorun infection?!?!?!?!?!?! I know this thread is a year dead, but the problem persists. I WANT to take the risk, and I should have an option of re-enabling full Autorun/Autoplay support for MY convenience. I don't need Microsoft to 'hold my hand' when it comes to protection from programs that launch upon insertion of MY USB thumbdrive. Personally I don't get why a thumbdrive can't auto run an executable, and a CD-rw or DVD-rw can. ![]() ![]() Equal chance of malware or viruses given the rewritable nature of the media. But that's M$ stupidity. Yes, there are more USB thumbdrives than rewritable optical discs used daily, but again: I want MY choice in this matter, given MY perfect track record. I doubt I really matter to Microsoft enough to get a fix. Other than a supposed downgrade to XP on my new laptop. If Microsoft is going to make my Laptop less usable with their new OS, I WILL do what I have to to remedy the situation, but I would prefer a fix for the current OS over the other options. Windows 7 Forums is the largest help and support community, providing friendly help and advice for Microsoft Windows 7 Computers such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus or a. In Windows Vista / Windows 7 AutoRun can be disabled via the Control Panel In Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is possible to disable AutoRun for drives by using the. After the change, AutoRun will no longer work, so the AutoPlay options are safe. A dialog change was done to clarify that the program being executed is running from external media. By default in Windows 7, Vista, and XP now, the only [Autorun] keys available for USB/removable drives are below. ![]() RE: Atlas Shrugging's response:: Not only are answers frequently unsatisfactory, quite often they are the opposite of a solution. Re: The answer:: Since Windows 7 does not allow said executables via autorun, your answer is not only WRONG, it is also impossible. In Windows 7 all autorun execution is disabled and, via searches online, not reversable. Prove me wrong: Explain how to enable the execution of an executable file upon insertion of a USB drive (NOT including an optical drive or HDD) eg. A memory stick or thumbdrive. Good luck, Eric [EDIT:] I did find a 3rd party application that is left running in Win7 that can pseudo-restore expected autorun functionality, but only on the computers the software is installed on. I don't endorse it in any way, but I am using it and happily. ( ) or one I have not tried: APO USB Autorun @ ( ) Both detect the Autorun.inf and attempt to execute it for you, since Win7 thinks it is smarter than you, or that you need to be protected from yourself. Wish Microsoft would just make an enable button for users who ABSOLUTELY understand the risk and have a genuine need for executing something like a menu or application upon insertion of a flash drive/memory stick/thumbdrive. Eric, I feel your frustration and I also wish autorun was not disabled BUT Microsoft didn't do it because of stupid users they did it becuase of malicious users who took advantage of the functionality to run virus installations. One of the infection methods of the conficker worm was through autorun.inf. That thing was so nasty that some industry analysts feared it could bring down the internet. Of course it never came to pass but never the less i'll waste an extra 5 seconds to manually launch my applications as opposed to the alternative. Close all windows. (It may be necessary to restart windows) Checking or testing the autorun settings The Autorun-check.exe program has been designed to allow you to check and/or alter the autorun settings on your Windows system. On Windows 95/98/ME, you can change the settings for the CD ROM drives using the control panel. This is no longer possible for Windows 2000 and above. Autorun-check.exe works by displaying the current settings for all Windows systems and offers you the opportunity to make changes or to reset the default settings. Get more informations on how to check or test your autorun settings.
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