How to Enable AutoRun for CDs in Windows & Mac
Mode CD-ROM disks have pieces of code embedded in them that tells the operating system what to do when they are inserted into a computer. However, you can manually configure the AutoRun settings on both PC and Mac computers. When adjusting the AutoRun options, you can choose what will happen when you put a CD into your disk drive.
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Instructions
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PC Instructions
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Open the Start menu and click on the "My Computer" icon.
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Right-click on the icon of your CD drive and select "Properties."
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Go to the AutoPlay tab at the top of the window.
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Select a type of CD from the drop-down menu and then pick an action to assign to that type of disk.
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Repeat Step 4 for each of the CD types in the drop-down menu.
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Click "OK" to save the AutoPlay settings.
Mac Instructions
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Open System Preferences by clicking on the "Dock" icon.
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Go to the CDs & DVDs control panel underneath the Hardware heading.
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Select an action from the drop-down menu next to "When you open a music CD." Now when you insert a CD with music on it, your Mac will automatically run the action you chose.
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Select an action from the drop-down menu next to "When you open a picture CD." Now when you insert a CD with image files on it, your Mac will automatically run the action you chose.
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