Autostart

A controller can easily be infected via the mechanisms when external devices are connected (e.g. USB storage media or keyboards). This applies in particular if the operating system executes automatic actions as soon as a USB medium is plugged in.

If these mechanisms are not needed, they should be deactivated. A distinction is made here between AutoPlay (playback of media with already installed software) and AutoRun (starting of programs).

In order to completely deactivate AutoRun and AutoPlay via the group policies, the following steps should be taken.

1. Open the group policies (run "gpedit.msc") and navigate to Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies. There, configure the policies Turn off AutoPlay and Set the default behavior for AutoRun as follows
Autostart 1:Autostart 2:
Following a restart, the settings are complete.