Bottom line: Removable USB/thumb drives use the Autorun feature to load files when the drives are plugged into the USB port. Malware exploits the Autorun feature to spread from thumb drive to PC. Disable the autorun feature to prevent malware from spreading. Here is a link that might be useful: securitytips

it is really worth it zep. Do you have linux at all on your pcs? I really am loving it and rarely use my windows boxes anymore. I really recommend Mepis for a really easy to use distro. Most say Ubuntu or Kubuntu and they are good distros I prefer Kubuntu since I like KDE but of all I have tried I go back to Mepis, there is a brand new version in the works right now, it should be out with in a few months. there is a lite version of Mepis called AntiX not sure if it fits on a thumb drive or not. You are still getting the doubleclick after adding ad block? Oh I bet you need to go add a subscription hang on this is the one you need to add, Easylist, go to Tools then click on adblock plus to go into your settings area then click on filter tab and add filter you need to add Easylist USA Under the options tab all should be checked. Known Adblock Plus subscriptions Adblock Plus It used to be that everyone was told to add filter set G but the developer now says NO not to add that one, here is that info FAQ Do I need to install Filterset.G

That's strange - I've been successful with freebies. Have you used the explore command in the folder you downloaded to? You may find that the file is actually there and you can transfer it to the stick. I've had to do this several times with freebies. I'm new at this too - my machine is a week old.

Hello mfindell! If I have a regular stick for my computer and it's a 2mg, can I use it? Im trying to purchase a USB stick but they are so expensive. Will it fit onto the Vicking Designer I machine and do I have to format it somehow to fit the machine? Thank you for your attention.