How to disable autorun of USB

 The process for disabling the AutoRun feature on a USB drive may vary depending on the operating system you are using. Here are instructions for disabling AutoRun on a few common operating systems:

Windows 8.1 , 10 and 11:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter.

3. In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies.

4. Double-click on "Turn off AutoPlay" to open the properties.

5. Select "Enabled" and then choose "All drives" in the drop-down menu.

6. Click OK to save the changes.

Windows 7:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter.

3. In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies.

4. Double-click on "Turn off AutoPlay" to open the properties.

5. Select "Enabled" and then choose "All drives" in the drop-down menu.

6. Click OK to save the changes.

Windows XP:

1. Click on Start and then Run.

2. Type "gpedit.msc" in the Run dialog box and press Enter.

3. In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System.

4. Double-click on "Turn off Autoplay" to open the properties.

5. Select "Enabled" and then choose "All drives" in the drop-down menu.

6. Click OK to save the changes.

Please note that disabling AutoRun on your computer will prevent any software from automatically running when you insert a USB drive into your computer, which may prevent malware from spreading. However it's important to keep your anti-virus software updated to ensure your computer is protected.