What is Autorun Eater?
Autorun Eater is a powerful utility designed to safeguard users from the increasing threat of malware infections that exploit the "autorun.inf" method. This innovative tool automatically scans and removes any suspicious "autorun.inf" files found on removable storage devices, such as flash drives, external hard disks, and other removable media.
Highlights
- Automatic detection and removal of suspicious "autorun.inf" files to prevent malware execution
- Monitors all drives (except A:, B:, and CD/DVD drives) in real-time for potential threats
- Allows manual scanning of drives A: and B: (e.g., floppy disks) for added protection
- Provides the option to pause the monitoring process at any time
- Automatically backs up deleted "autorun.inf" files for future reference
- Logs events for easy tracking and troubleshooting
- Fixes three common critical registry changes made by malware
- By proactively addressing the "autorun.inf" vulnerability, Autorun Eater empowers users to maintain the security and accessibility of their removable storage devices, safeguarding against the unintentional execution of malicious code.
Platforms
- Windows
Languages
- English