Tool that disables autorun features, preventing the automatic execution of malicious code from external devices.
No Autorun is a free and open source autorun blocker app and antivirus program developed by No Autorun for Windows. It's easy-to-use and light on system resources.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
Blocks viruses from USB disks, CDs and other removable media
No Autorun is a simple security solution that helps you stay away from viruses that usually spread through USB removable devices, once the Autorun is initiated.
The application not only that blocks the Autorun, but it also looks for suspicious files, letting you know every time a removable drive may be infected.
Iit also provides a bunch of tools to cope with suspicious files, including a file removal tool, an unlocker and a separate feature to quarantine all malicious content.
No Autorun quietly sits in System Tray and comes into play once you connect a new removable drive, preventing infections from auto-running and locking the Autorun.
The application boasts a fairly rich configuration screen, with dedicated tools to disable Autorun completely but keep the CD-Rom autorun enabled. Plus, you can scan all disks at start, open the disk folder when a USB disk is inserted with or without a delay, keep the window minimized and prompt when exit.
No Autorun is quite easy to use and you should encounter absolutely no problem, mostly because it does the whole job almost automatically, with minimum user interaction.
In addition, No Autorun runs on low computer resources and comes with separate builds for 64-bit versions of Windows, which means it can work on virtually all Windows flavors.
Features of No Autorun
- Alerts: Notifies users of Autorun attempts.
- Automatic updates: Ensures protection against new threats.
- Context menu: Quickly access No Autorun from the right-click menu.
- Customizable: Allows users to choose specific drives to protect.
- Data protection: Prevents data loss from malicious Autorun files.
- Easy setup: Installs quickly with minimal user input.
- Logging: Keeps a record of all Autorun attempts.
- Password protected: Prevents unauthorized tampering.
- Portable: Can be run from a USB drive.
- Prevention: Blocks Autorun on all drives, including USBs.
- Protection: Prevents malware infections from Autorun.
- Scheduling: Automates scans and updates.
- Silent mode: Does not display notifications or alerts.
- Tray icon: Notifies users of protected drives.
- Whitelisting: Enables users to add trusted files to a whitelist.
Compatibility and License
No Autorun has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from antivirus. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for No Autorun should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.
What version of Windows can No Autorun run on?
No Autorun can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Filed under:
- No Autorun Download
- Free Antivirus
- Open source and GPL software
- Autorun Blocking Software
