[obolek]

How can I prevent a self-executing USB (like a SD Card) from automatically starting? I think have a GenericDX virus on one of my cards. Reading TGS forums has solved the GenericDX problem on the HD's of three of my computers but I am concered about my cards.

Usually I wait for the self-executing device/program/file to start and then click cancel. I saw a link in Forums but can't find it now.

As always,
Thanks in advance for any help members can provide.

[zabusant]

Hi!

Which OS? XP?Home/Pro?...

In XP (pro) for instance you can edit the group policies to disable autoruns (cd's, usb...).

[obolek]

Two work computers are XP Pro. I'll check the XP Po group policies on Monday at work.
A third home computer is XP 3rd edition.

Thank you for the information.

[zabusant]

Start>Run... gpedit.msc

Administrative Templates>System>double click Turn Off Autoplay, select enabled/on all drives.

On the other computer you'll probably need to change some settings in the registry, but it can be done as well. Will get back to you on that.

[obolek]

Okay. I'll let you know how it goes at work with XP Pro.

If you need logs or registry settings from my XP Home, let me know.

Thanks.