How to Prevent Autoplay on a CD

AutoPlay is a feature that launches CDs and DVDs automatically when you insert them into your computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive. Depending on the type of CD inserted, your computer uses the default program to launch media content or display files. You can also disable the AutoPlay feature if you prefer to launch CD content manually.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" menu and click the "Control Panel."

2. Click "Hardware and Sound" and click "AutoPlay" to launch the AutoPlay control. Uncheck the "Use AutoPlay for all media and devices" option if you want to disable AutoPlay completely. If you want to disable AutoPlay for the different types of CDs, select "Take no action" under the options you want. For example, if you do not want audio CDs to launch automatically when you insert them into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, select "Take no action."

3. Click "Save" to save the changes. Close the AutoPlay Control Panel.

References

• Microsoft Support: Set Up Windows to Automatically Play CDs and DVDs
• Microsoft Support: AutoPlay Frequently Asked Questions