Do your computer has Autorun virus Hidden files? Detect and remove the Autorun virus.



What is autorun inf virus?

Autorun INF is a self-replicating virus (makes copies of itself) that was originally created as a system feature. This Autorun feature was created so that the files on the CD-ROM could be auto-run by the Windows Explorer.  When this feature was ported to flash drives, it became a target for the virus makers. Typically, this Autorun.INF file copies itself onto the USB drive when the drive is connected to an infected computer. When this USB drive with the Autorun.INF file is inserted into a new computer’s USB port, the autorun file copies itself to the computer when you double-click the USB drive main folder.

Autorun virus hidden files

In order to view the Autorun virus hidden files, proceed with the following steps.
·         First, open the folder and click the Tools menu.
·         Next, click the Folder option on the list.
·         Finally, select the ‘Do not show hidden files’ option and verify the operating system.
·         There is a lot of free autorun virus remover tool available in the market. You can choose any of the tools compatible with your system.


Remove Autorun virus using  cmd command

Follow these guidelines to remove the autorun virus from your computer by using the command prompt.

  • Click the 'Start' button on your PC’s desktop. (It is the icon that resembles a multi-colored or monochrome window.)
  • Select the Run application and then enter ‘cmd’ without quotes in the Run application’s text field.
  • Type the USB drive letter followed by a colon. (For example, if the removable drive letter is G, you’d have to enter ‘G:’ without quotes.) Press Enter.
  • The removable drive’s path is now shown on the command prompt.
  • Enter the characters attrib -s -h *.* /s /d without quotes and press Enter.
  • Type ‘dir’ and then press Enter.
  • Enter the words ‘rename autorun.inf Test’ without quotes and press Enter.
  • Go to the USB drive’s main folder. Select the autorun.inf file, which has now been renamed as Test. Press the Shift and Delete buttons.
  • Click the Delete button.



For detailed information, please refer to https://antivirus-protection.co/autorun-virus-removal-tool


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