Autorun Eater

Autorun Eater is a free software that will protect you from malware traps that use autorun.inf to infect your PC. The problem with this type of malicious file is that, due to the AutoRun and AutoPlay components of Windows, if you aren't careful, your computer can be infected within seconds of inserting a USB flash drive. Thanks to this small program, you can scan and delete any suspicious autorun.inf files.

Find any suspicious autorun.inf file

The way Autorun Eater works is relatively simple: the program will check all autorun.inf files that come into contact with your PC for particular types of strings within their code. If one of the scanned files contains suspicious data, the app will display a warning for you to decide what action you want to take next. Keep in mind that you'll need to have Microsoft Security Essentials installed to delete any file.

No interface, no hassle

Autorun Eater is an app without graphical user interface. Once you have installed the program, it will appear in your taskbar, and you'll be able to access all its features by right-clicking on its icon. From this drop-down menu, you can choose which action you want to carry out. Remember that, by default, the app scans all autorun.inf files on all hard drives.

What do the random strings of numbers mean?

One of the doubts that many users have when using Autorun Eater is to do with the random numbers that are assigned to any suspicious file found. This is simply a measure to prevent the malware from being able to close the window automatically. This is not a bug. The fact that you are seeing the string of numbers means that the app is working correctly.

Full protection against autorun.nfo files

Download Autorun Eater and add an extra layer of protection to your PC. It is important to note, however, that this is not antivirus software, but simply a malware detection and protection tool. In fact, the best thing is to also have Microsoft Security Essentials installed so that it handles the appropriate removal of any dangerous files.