How to Turn on AutoRun for DVD Drives in XP
Microsoft Windows XP is highly configurable and allows the user to tailor settings to suit their specific needs. For example, "AutoRun," also known as "AutoPlay" in Windows XP, may be turned on or off for CD and DVD drives, as well as other removable media drives. Enable "AutoPlay" from within the Windows Explorer file manager. When Windows Explorer is launched, the CD/DVD drive will be listed in the left navigation pane.
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Instructions
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Right-click the Windows XP "Start" button and select "Explore" to open Windows Explorer.
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Right-click the DVD drive and select "Properties" from the context menu.
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Click the "AutoPlay" tab. A list of actions for corresponding media options, with drop-down boxes, will open. Selections for "Music" discs, "Pictures" discs, "Video" discs and "Mixed Content" discs will appear.
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Click the drop-down box next to each media type and select the "AutoPlay" option for that media type. For example, to set music discs to play automatically, select "AutoPlay" from the drop-down menu for "Music" discs.
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Click the "Apply" button to save all changes. Windows XP is now set to autoplay DVDs according to your specifications.
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