USB Virus Protection

Without denying the Flash memory sticks can come in handy in numerous occasions, sometimes they can become the vectors of malware infections. USB Virus Protection is a tool designed to help you prevent viruses that employ the autorun function in Windows from making their way into your system.

The application sports a simple and intuitive interface that is quite suitable considering that the tool solely has one function, namely to disable the autorun function. To enable the protection, all you need to do is mark the Apply USB Protection and save the current settings.

Take note that the application also allows you to temporarily disable the protection for 60 seconds, an option that can come in handy when you want to connect a bootable USB to your computer. In case you want to remove the protection altogether, then the application provides a dedicated button in this sense. On a side note, the tool asks for confirmation prior to enabling or disabling the protection, so you avoid accidental actions.

The idea behind the utility is to prevent viruses that use the autorun function from infecting your system. The app is not a substitute for an antivirus solution, but rather a complementary tool that adds a second layer of protection.

It is important to note that when the USB protection is active, you do not only cut off malware, but it also prevents the registry editor from launching. Consequentially, you need to disable the security wholly or temporarily if you need to connect a media storage with applications that open and execute automatically.

In the eventuality that you do not want to worry every time you insert a removable storage media device into your system, then perhaps you can consider giving USB Virus Protection a try.