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which feature can be disabled to stop the automatic installation of files and programs from usb devices?

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Final answer:

To stop the automatic installation of files and programs from USB devices, you can disable the autorun feature. This prevents any files or programs from automatically executing upon connection.

Step-by-step explanation:

To stop the automatic installation of files and programs from USB devices, you can disable the autorun feature. Autorun is a feature that automatically runs applications when a USB device is connected to a computer. Disabling autorun prevents any files or programs from automatically executing upon connection.

To disable autorun on a Windows computer, follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type 'gpedit.msc' (without quotes) and press Enter.
  3. In the Group Policy Editor window, navigate to 'Computer Configuration' > 'Administrative Templates' > 'Windows Components' > 'AutoPlay Policies'.
  4. Double-click on 'Turn off Autoplay'.
  5. Select 'Enabled' and click 'OK' to save the changes.

Once autorun is disabled, when you connect a USB device, files and programs won't automatically install or execute. You will need to manually open the device and access its contents.

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User WouterD
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The feature that can be disabled to stop the automatic installation of files and programs from USB is D. AutoPlay

What does AutoPlay do?

AutoPlay is a feature of Microsoft Windows that automatically launches applications or takes other actions when you insert a USB device or other removable media into your computer.

For example, AutoPlay can be used to automatically open a folder containing the device's contents, start a music player, or run an installation program.

If you want to stop the automatic installation of files and programs from USB devices, you can disable AutoPlay.

The full question is:

Which feature can be disabled to stop the automatic installation of files and programs from USB devices?

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AutoRun

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AutoPlay

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User Max Sorin
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