So, just about every Windows computer in Cambodia is infected with viruses, most (if not all) of them transmitted by memory sticks.
After some research, I've learned preventing memory sticks from auto-loading viruses onto your PC is REALLY SIMPLE!
YOU NEED TO DISABLE AUTO-RUN! To do it, simply download this file and double click it.
If you get a virus warning, you can download this file, change the file extension from .txt to .reg (you may need to change your Windows settings to view file extensions) and double-click.
This will make a change to your registry which will disable the auto-run feature for all removable media.
Next, if you're already being hit by viruses, I would recommend Avira Anti-Vir and Spybot Search and Destroy. Both of these are excellent freeware programs, and I personally believe putting up wit Avira's annoying daily pop-up ad is well worth the protection it's providing me. Finally, let me just put in a plug for the best freeware website ever. I've never felt tricked or misled by a single word on this site. 100% recommend!
And finally, let me just let out a rant: Please stop incessantly refreshing your desktops, Cambodian tech guys.
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