How to Fix AutoPlay on Windows Vista
By Vista default settings, the AutoPlay window opens automatically each time a new device or new media is connected to your computer. There may be occasions when you want AutoPlay to open and it doesn't, or you may want it not to open and it does. You also can change the settings associated with AutoPlay.
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Instructions
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Turn AutoPlay On or Off
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Click on the "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Select "Control Panel" from the right side of the menu.
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Click "Hardware and Sound." This will open a new screen that has "AutoPlay" as an option. Click on it.
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Select the box that reads, "Use AutoPlay for all media and devices" if AutoPlay is not currently turned on and you want it to work when inserting media. If you want to turn AutoPlay off, click on the "Use AutoPlay for all media and devices" box to remove the check in the box. "Click "Save."
Change AutoPlay Settings
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Click on the "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Select "Control Panel" from the right side of the menu.
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Click "Hardware and Sound." This will open a new screen that has "AutoPlay" as an option. Click on it.
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Look under the "Media" header and locate the setting you want to change. The options include settings for media such as "DVDs," "CDs," "Pictures" and "Audio Files."
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Click in the drop-down box next to the item and choose one of the options. These options include items like "Ask me every time," "Create a CD using iTunes" and "Take no action."
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Click "Save."
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