Disabling AutoRun In Windows XP/Vista

If you follow the previous post, the Autorun feature may not be properly disabled. Now, Microsoft has released an update for Windows XP (KB967715). For Windows Vista, you need to download the update KB950582.

After installing this update, follow the procedures below:

Windows XP

1. Click Start, click Run, type gpedit.msc in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then click System.
3. In the Settings pane, right-click Turn off Autoplay, and then click Properties.
   
4. Click Enabled, and then select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay box to disable Autorun on all drives.
5. Click OK to close the Turn off Autoplay Properties dialog box.
6. Restart the computer.

Windows Vista

1. Click Start, type gpedit.msc in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
2. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Autoplay Policies.
3. In the Details pane, double-click Turn off Autoplay.
4. Click Enabled, and then select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay on box to disable Autorun on all drives.
5. Restart the computer.