By the way, did you know what the software was for? It's strange for an UPS to need a software.I am sure, because the files and the processes persisted to be there even after uninstalling the software, and antivirus programs also said so. It's unlikely for an original CD to install a virus on your computer. Last edited by lian1238 November 4th, 2008 at 09:04 PM.Īre you certain it is a virus? I'm saying, it could be a software to automatically shutdown your computer when your UPS is out of battery. To reverse this, simply delete the folder you created, 'autorun.inf'. or a virus! Therefore, if there's already a folder with that name, a file with the same name cannot be created, effectively disabling the virus to autorun itself.

Windows will automatically run the little script, whether it's an automated installation setup. Don't hide any important files because you won't be able to find them later! Find a way to kill that virus, and quick!Īs you might already know, viruses often create a file called autorun.inf in your external drive so that it can copy itself upon being inserted into a Windows machine. If there is no Folder Options under Tools, and you are sure you have administrative rights, you're probably infected with a virus which hides that menu option (and ALL the hidden files). Check/tick: 'Show hidden files and folders' If you can't see the hidden autorun.inf file, you need to show hidden files then delete it.Ĥ. You'll have to find a way to delete that file first. Note that if your flash drive is already infected or if there's already a file named 'autorun.inf' you cannot create the folder. This technique can prevent auto-running viruses from spreading through your flashdrive or external HDD, aka hitch-hiking. It's simple! Create a folder named 'autorun.inf' in your flash drive or external harddisk. This short tutorial is intended mostly for Windows users, but users of other OS's can also use this technique to keep your flash drives safe.

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