How to Disable Autorun.inf in Windows 7

Autorun function when you insert CD/DVD media can be a great security risk for your system. There are viruses which make utilize of this default Windows behavior to infect your computer. Below are the steps to disable this default Windows 7 feature for Autorun.

1. Type gpedit.msc in the Search programs and files dialog of your Windows 7
2. In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration then selects Administrative Templates 
3. Choose Windows Components then selects Windows Explorer
4. Scroll down the list on the right side pane and find Default behavior for AutoRun 
5. Double click on Default behavior for AutoRun and choose Enabled
6. From the drop down list choose Do not execute any autorun commands
7. Click OK to accept the settings