Mar 10, 2009

There is concern recently about the Autorun feature using CD-ROM's on your computer.

What is Auto Run, Auto Play? When an Autorun-enabled CD-ROM is inserted into a CD-ROM drive, Windows automatically launches the program contained on the disk, whether you want it to or not.

Due to increasing threats from the Conficker-Downadup Worm and other malware, US-CERT strongly recommends that Autorun/Autoplay be disabled on all computers.

9 comments:

  1. Is the list missing?

    I'm not sure if my computer has autorun enabled or not. I don't think it does.

    B.

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  2. Uh oh, no list. I don't think I have auto run enabled on my desktop, but I'd better check and have the kids check their lap tops too. Thanks for the info.

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  3. Mine is enabled but the only discs I run in my CD-ROM are my Milton Bradley Games and I've run them for years. I'm probably gonna leave it alone unless I decide to get something else. I'm kind of boring huh? Play Scrabble and Rummy with a computer. Oh well. It's something to do.
    Hugs, Joyce

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  4. Bucko:

    Thanks for the update and for stopping by my place the other day!

    I hope all is going well for you and your week will be good.

    In response to your entry about the economy and the depression I would like to share with you something somebody said. It was a few months ago on our local news channel, a man was speaking about another depression. The reporter asked him what he thought about it? He replied "The difference now compared to then, is people can still buy things."

    I think about that every time I feel the economic pitch, even though the handwriting is on the wall.

    I wish you and Beth a wonderful day today!

    Peace&Love
    Wes&Family

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  5. Hi Ken,
    I, for one, would want to disable "autorun" for sure. That is, unless it can automatically reply to my e-mails for me!
    Best,
    Marty

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  6. Ken,
    Thanks for the advice. Hope my computer hs that, With these times I can not afford any virus's Then again who can???
    Take Care
    JOHN

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  7. Ken,
    Very useful info, thanks! Interesting facts on previous entries.
    Kelly

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  8. Thanks for the heads up hon! I'll check both of my computers later tonight. (Hugs)Indigo

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  9. Why don't they go ahead and just tattoo numbers on our foreheads. It's getting where I don't want to go anywhere because of the b/s. Yes I'm bytchin' lol. Thank you for your entries Ken. I read them though I may not always comment. Sometimes it takes me a bit to wrap my brain around 'em LOL. Hugs, Teresa

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