Avira blocked Windows USB stick due to Autorun.inf

Avira blocked Windows USB stick due to Autorun.inf

Autorun files on USB sticks have been used already to the smuggling of pests. Therefore, virus scanner block its execution. Sometimes, the blocking is but undesirable. So we go for Avira.That blocks the start or any access to the file "Autorun.inf" on a USB stick, is mostly a good thing. If there is an Autorun.inf file on a USB stick, Windows offers by default, rendering

their contents. Mostly, it is a harmless program call, which displays an installation screen or an options menu.

Unfortunately, this method for the automatic start of programs is already abused by attackers. These bring USB sticks in circulation that start a Trojan file called in the Autorun.inf when the user plugs of the sticks. «Dear once too often block once too little», say the virus manufacturer - and block the file in General, regardless of their content, to protect inexperienced users.
Avira has blocked the Autorun.inf file on a USB stick
Avira has blocked the Autorun.inf file on a USB stick

© pctipp.ch ZoomWas is well meant, can then and when also interfere. In the PCtipp 7/2016 we have for example in the article «Windows parachute» (PDF here) shows how to create a repair or installation media for Windows 10. When creating a Windows installation USB stick, the Microsoft proprietary «media creation tool» about writes out an obviously harmless file named Autorun.inf on the disk. This action, which is why it often fails the whole create of a bootable stick distrust overly virus scanner.

So pick up the blockade
If you see settings in the information pop up a link, click on it, then you end up directly in the settings described below. Missed the click on settings in the pop-up, it is according to Avira version slightly different. Bottom right click on Avira icon in the notification area with the right mouse button. If you don't see the white umbrella on a red background, flip the tray over the small angle icon.
Open Avira go either after right clicking on the Avira icon or start to Avira Antivirus (Pro). In the free version, a pop-up will appear. Go with the mouse about free antivirus, and then click Open.

Now go in the menu Extras to configuration. Left open the field General in the new window, and click Security on the subcategory. Here you can find the setting: under «Autorun» select «Autorun function block» clear
Disable the option to block Autorun
Disable the option to block Autorun
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Click OK and, if necessary, confirm the question of the system. Now, the Autorun.inf on a USB stick is no longer blocked. If earlier because of the blocking, create a bootable USB-stick has failed, you will restart the media creation tool. You have path is now clear, the necessary files on the stick to writing.
After you create the sticks you can again block the Autorun.inf files by Avira. That goes the same way, but this time, the check mark will be used instead of away.

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