The executable filename "autorun.exe" appears on many removable media and may get installed in various locations, but is not itself central to the Windows OS "AutoRun" feature, which looks in a removable medium's root directory for "autorun.inf". Whatever file is named in the "OPEN=" parameter in "autorun.inf" gets executed. In Vista systems and later, it becomes one option in the AutoPlay feature's window but does not run automatically. Because the filename is widely used and its function misunderstood, it is popular as a disguise for malware. Applications may install their own "autorun.exe" file so be careful removing it.
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the autorun.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as autorun.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the autorun.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Summary: Average user rating of autorun.exe: based on 29 votes with 16 user comments.12 users think autorun.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.6 users think it's probably harmless.3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.3 users suspect danger.5 users think autorun.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.16 users don't grade autorun.exe ("not sure about it").
To help you analyze the autorun.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. BMalwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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quickpet not exist.
installed playonlinux with dependencies - none missing.
wine/WINE not exist.iso burned to thumbdrive, not bootable, can't start autorun.exe --x-ms compat.
should i rename to autorun and make executable?
so i downloaded the file for BFME2 but when i try to start the autorun.exe, the installer crashes and tells me it cannot find the following file: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\Power2Go\AutoRunGUI.DLL".
the thing is when i extract the autorun and the autorungui.dll it starts the process but immediatly demands a cd, which makes sense, since it's not via the virtual drive