How to Get Rid of AutoPlay in Windows 7
The Windows 7 AutoPlay feature is a dialog menu that automatically launches when you connect external devices to the computer. Typical items include storage units and multimedia players. This menu presents a list of common functions, such as launching the device to view its data or playing its content with your default media player application. However, you can always disable the AutoPlay feature if you prefer to manage external devices manually.
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Instructions
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Click the "Start" button, and then launch the "Control Panel."
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Click "Hardware and Sound" if the Control Panel display is organized by "Categories," and then click to launch "AutoPlay." If the display is set up by "Icons," click "AutoPlay" from the list of items shown.
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Click to uncheck "Use AutoPlay for All Media and Devices."
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Click "Save" to disable the Windows 7 AutoPlay feature.
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Tips & Warnings
In addition, you can disable AutoPlay from individual media and device types. From the AutoPlay menu, click the drop-down options next to the device in question and assign a desired action.
