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How to Remove Autorun.inf virus manually with winrar

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Last updated on April 16th, at 07:52 pm

Infection with autorun.inf virus is very common as it spreads through USB drives like the pen drive, memory cards etc.

Autorun.inf is basically a simple text file that contains a list of instructions to be followed by the operating system.

When you insert a CD or DVD or a USB drive, the operating system looks for the autorun.inf file and executes the instructions written on it, like auto-starting the CD or DVD, etc. This is a windows feature.

But like all other viruses and malware makers, the hackers use this autorun.inf features to sneak into a victim’s computer without the knowledge of the owner.

Unlike most malicious programs, Autorun.inf virus is transferred from movable devices like from a USB device (Pendrive, memory cards) to the PC.

See also How to Protect USB drives from viruses & Malware

That is why it is important to always scan your removable devices for malicious infections and attackers on a regular basis. It is also advisable to turn off the windows Autorun feature

How to remove Autorun.inf Virus

We can remove Autorun.inf virus manually without using any antivirus tool but with WinRAR if your Computer or USB device is infected.

Simple and easy solution 

1. First Disable the Autorun Feature of Windows for all drives.

2. Open WINRAR.EXE either from the desktop shortcut icon or from start – all programs – winrar – winrar.exe. and browse for the drive or the folder that is infected with the Autorun.inf virus using the Winrar’s explorer.

3. After locating, open it within Winrar, it will show all the files including the hidden files present in that particular drive or folder.

4. Search for the file Autorun.inf  file and open it with Notepad.

5. As Autorun.inf is a simple text file containing instruction, look for any .exe file entry in the text, this is the main culprit that gets executed.

6. Take a note of this .exe file name that is mentioned in the Autorun.inf text file and close it.

7. Now that you know the name of the .exe file look for this file in your drive (Example c:/) once you locate this .exe file delete it, this also deletes the Autorun.inf file.

8. Now restart your computer. Your system is now free from the Autorun.inf Virus

That’s how to remove autorun.inf virus, manually with WinRAR.

TIP: You can use this method to remove Autorun.inf virus from your USB or Pen drives.

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