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How to Remove Autorun Virus from Hard Disk Drives

Method 1 of 2:

Using the Command Prompt

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    Open command prompt. Go to Windows, then Run, and type "cmd" . Press enter.
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    Type "cd" and press enter to get to the root directory of c: .
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    Type "attrib -h -r -s autorun.inf" and press enter.
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    Type "del autorun.inf" and press enter.
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    Repeat the same process with other drives, type "d:" and do the same thing. Then next "e:" and restart your computer.
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    Restart your computer and it's done. Enjoy the freedom to open hard drives on a double click.
Method 2 of 2:

Editing the Registry

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    Go to any folder. In that on the top menu go to Tools--> Folder Options, which will be beside File, Edit, View, Favourites.
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    A window pops up after you click on folder options. In that window go to View tab and select the option Show hidden files and folders. Now un-check the option Hide protected Operating system files. Click "OK".
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    Now open your drives (By right click and select Explore. Don't double click!) Delete autorun.inf and MS32DLL.dll.vbs or MS32DLL.dll (use Shift+Delete as it deletes files forever.) in all drives include Handy Drive and Floppy disk.
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    Open folder C:WINDOWS to delete MS32DLL.dll.vbs or MS32DLL.dll (Use Shift+Delete )
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    Go to start --> Run --> Regedit and the Registry editor will open
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    Now navigate in the left pane as follows: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> Software --> Microsoft --> Windows --> Current Version --> Run .Now delete the entry MS32DLL (Use Delete key on keyboard)
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    Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER --> Software --> Microsoft --> Internet Explorer --> Main and delete the entry Window Title 'Hacked by Godzilla'
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    Now open the group policy editor by typing gpedit.msc in Start --> run and pressing enter.
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    Go to User Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System . Double Click on entry Turn Off Autoplay then Turn Off Autoplay Properties will display.Do as follows:
    1. Select Enabled
    2. Select All drives
    3. Click OK
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    Now go to start --> Run and type msconfig there and press Enter.A system configuration utility dialogue will open.
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    Go to startup tab in it and uncheck MS32DLL .Now click Ok and when the system configuration utility asks for restart ,click on exit without restart.
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    Now go to Tools --> Folder Options on the top menu of some folder again and select the Do not show Hidden files and check Hide operating system files.
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    Go to your recyclable bin and empty it to prevent any possibility of MS322DLL.dll.vbs lying there.
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    Now restart your PC once and you can now open your hard disk drives by double clicking on them
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