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Microsoft Backports Windows 7 Security Change to XP, Vista
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Microsoft has backported changes to its AutoRun and AutoPlay features to Windows Vista and Windows XP to help users fight malware that spreads via USB devices.
Microsoft made the change in Windows 7 earlier in 2009 to stop the spread of the infamous Conficker worm, which was taking advantage of the functionality to silently jump from PC to PC. With the change, Windows will no longer display the AutoRun task in the AutoPlay dialog except for removable optical media such as CDs and DVDs. Microsoft Windows - Microsoft Backports Windows 7 Security Change to XP, Vista - eWeek Security Watch
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