The Safest Way to Open a USB Drive - Computer Tricks

by agu567 on 2008-09-14 00:37:33

The Safest Way to Open a USB Drive to Prevent Viruses

To avoid the situation where a computer gets infected by viruses when using a USB drive—such as through double-clicking or right-clicking on the drive icon—the method below can prevent USB viruses from being activated and spreading.

Make sure the auto-run feature for the USB drive is disabled (it's essential to turn off the auto-run function in the Group Policy; otherwise, as soon as the USB drive is plugged in, it will automatically open, causing the virus to spread).