Introduction to Autorun Analyzer
- Open CCE
> Click 'Tools' > 'Autorun Analyzer'
OR
- Open the
folder containing the CCE files > Run 'autoruns.exe'
An autorun
is an executable that automatically starts when you boot your
computer. Autoruns include services, drivers, scripts, system files
and programs.
- Certain
programs and services must be loaded at start-up because they are
essential to your computer's security and smooth operation.
- Unfortunately,
malware can also add their own start-up items which run in the
background as soon as your computer starts.
- The
'Autorun Analyzer' thoroughly checks your start-up items and assigns
a trust rating to each one.
- You can
then decide precisely which programs and services are allowed to
run, and delete malicious and unknown items.
The Autorun Analyzer section of this guide is broken down into the following sections:
