Download Free Panda USB Vaccine to Disable AutoRun and Prohibit Viruses Infection
By Partho, Gaea News NetworkMonday, February 15, 2010
In case you are using Windows 7 you know that the AutoPlay feature for non-optical removable drives like USB key no longer exist. This is to prevent your system from being infected by malicious programs. Other Windows OS like 2K, XP and Vista upports the AutoRun function for non-optical removable drives. In such case, the malicious programs can take advantage of the Autorun vulnerability to spread threatening worms or viruses. Free to download Panda USB Vaccine is a utility that offers protection against malware infections due to the Autorun feature in their OS.
Panda USB Vaccine is compatible with Windows 2k, Windows XP and Windows Vista. There are two different types of computer vaccinations — Vaccination and USB Drive Vaccination. Panda Vaccine prevents any AutoRun file from running, regardless of whether the device (memory stick, CD, etc.) is infected or not. Vaccine for USB devices is a ‘vaccine’ for removable USB devices that prevents the AutoRun file from becoming a source of infection. The tools disable this file so that it cannot be read modified or replaced by malicious code.
Panda USB Vaccine has a simple setting and is user friendly. It adds a layer of protection against infections from removable drives and devices. Panda USB Vaccine is available for free download here.
