How to Remove Shortcut Autorun virus from Windows PC

Autorun.inf is a file which starts automatically whenever you insert your pen drive or a compact disk(CD).

so when this file is replaced with a coding which when started , can disable your antivirus and run other virus program from your pendrive or CD without your knowlegde.

Nowadays there is a recent shortcut autorun virus which will make your files in the pendrive into shortcut files.

well i shall explain you how to disable that virus :

•  Launch the Run dialogue box by pressing Win + R, then type Gpedit.msc and press     Enter. 
• In The Local Group Policy Editor go to: 

• Locate the autoplay option and open it.  
• Click the enabled button and select all drives from option  and apply .

 Preventive Measures to Stay Safe from Autorun Virus :

• Disable the Autorun
• Install an Antivirus!!!!!
• Before opening any drive, scan it with a well known antivirus(listed at the end)
• If you want to open it without scanning or if you do not have an antivirus installed (Not Recommended), then do the following :
• Open My Computer
• Go to Tools -> Folder Options
• Go to View Tab -> Unselect ‘Hide Extensions for Known File Types’
• Then select the required drive, right click -> EXPLORE. Do not double click to open the drive. This will activate the autorun file inturn activating the virus….
• Do not files of type .lnk or .exe(unless you scan with antivirus).
• Only open document files. 
• Some files may contain double extension such as ‘xxx.doc.exe’ with a Document Icon. Those are definitely viruses. Delete them.

Deleting the Autorun virus from Windows OS Completely:

• Launch the RUN dialogue box by pressing win + r , then type cmd .
• In the command prompt type the below commands one by one

               attrib -h -r -s /s/d g:*.*

        replace the g with the drive name of your usb path.

          here h denotes hidden files, r is for read only files and s for system. -h -r -s are used for making them to remove those properties. /s is to process all files and /d is to process all folders as well.*.* denotes all files with any extension.

you simply change the letter g to your usb drive letter and run the above highlighted command and then run the below command :

              drive name:\\ del autorun.inf

              drive name:\\ del *.lnk

     replace drive name with your usb drive letter .

• done with this for now.

Always have a antivirus installed and update it regularly. Nod32 , Avira , Avast and many more powerful antiviruses are available in the internet for free and prevent your system from Viruses. Still not able to remove the autorun virus completely ? leave a message in the comment section.