Always right-click a newly inserted USB drive and select "Scan with Windows Defender" (or your preferred antivirus) before opening any files.

While a free trial is available, the unlocks several advanced maintenance and security tools that standard users might need:

The software automatically intercepts USB drives upon connection, blocking threats before they can execute.

: Uses a proactive defense mechanism to block 100% of malicious programs spreading through USB storage (such as flash drives, external hard drives, and SD cards) before they can infect the host PC.