Protect PC from Virus without AntiVirus

One of the ways to avoid the spread of the virus from Flashdisk on the computer is to turn off the Autoplay function in Windows XP.

By default, Autoplay function will be setting Enable. So, when the CD or flashdisk plugged in to the PC, automatically the Dialog Box will appear on the Desktop.

Conditions such as this is the most frequently used media as the spread of new viruses.

How to turn Autoplay function is as below:

1. Click start, run, then type gpedit.msc in to the field.
2. Click Administrative Templates (under computer configuration folder), choose System.
3. Double click "Turn Off Autoplay" at the right side
4. Check Enabled

5. Click Administrative Templates (under user configuration folder), choose System
6. Double click "Turn Off Autoplay" at the right side
7. Check Enabled.
8. Finish.