Deny autorun.inf file creation

Sorry, something went wrong. This thread has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue if you think you have a related problem or query. Skip to content. Star New issue. Jump to bottom. Possible regression on the failure to create autorun. Milestone 3. Copy link. When Windows detects the presence of the file, it reads it and looks for the line to auto launch an executable or file, and if found, launches the program.

The Autorun functionality has been reduced in more recent versions of Windows for security purposes and in Windows 7 the autorun. The options then differ depending on what type of media Windows has detected. For instance, if you insert a blank CD Windows will ask if you want to write to it, or a music CD will give you the option to play the contents.

Autoplay is nice and everything, but what about if you want your Windows to recognize and process the autorun. But for those of us that like the function and wish to use it, there are a few 3rd party utilities around to help bring back Windows autorun to USB removable devices.

This is quite a useful autorun enabler for USB flash drives and also has a number of other functions thrown in for good measure. Unlike some other utilities that insert their own custom autorun files on the the drive, APO USB Autorun recognizes the standard autorun. When you insert your USB stick you will also get a tooltip with some information about the the drive such as name, drive letter, file system, serial number, used and available space.

I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi Swaroop. Remember to uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose those for the intended PC.

You said you want ownership of all files on the PC. This is not possible for some Windows directories that are locked down too tightly to prohibit hackers posing as you. But I would not attempt surgery on the bootable installation media because it often fails and causes other issues, so it's best in that case to follow what I wrote at first above to try MCT on another PC, or use the alternate download location to get it downloaded intact. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.