How to Scan For Viruses from AutoPlay Dialog

First Download this ZIP File

Unzip the file and view its content

Copy the msescan.vbs file into your Windows directory which is located in Local Disc C: / Windows

Double click on the mseautoplay.reg file which is in the folder that you downloaded.

A warning box will pop up asking if you want to add this to your registry, click yes to this. You will then get a confirmation message after it’s been added, again hit ok.

Now next time you pop in a thumb drive or in fact any other form of removable storage, you will get a new option in the autoplay dialog that pops up, allowing you to scan the file with Microsoft Security Essentials.

You can use this to scan any removable media. Here is an example of the ability to scan a DVD with MSE before opening any files