How do I switch off the windows cd launch! I really hate it when it comes up with the whole browse function and then gives you some random option! I usually find it's quicker to just browse to the cd and explore it like that in any case!
19 years ago
Wed Sep 20 2006, 07:55am
Try right click on the drive and say properties - there is an option called autoplay. Click on the select action to perform button - and say take no action. i think that this should work - but there should be an easier option.
Hmm, never thought that one! I also think there should be an easier setting than that but maybe the other guys will know!
19 years ago
Wed Sep 20 2006, 08:31am
I also don't like Autorun.
You can manually bypass the Autorun feature each time you insert a disk by holding the SHIFT key.
This won't disable Autorun permanently for the drive in question, however.
To do that, try one of these solutions:
Windows XP - Solution 1
* Right-click on the drive icon for your CD drive, CD recorder, or DVD drive, and select Properties.
* Choose the AutoPlay tab, and choose the desired action for each type of CD. For example, choose Music CD, then click Select an action to perform, then select Take no action.
Windows XP - Solution 2
* Obtain and install TweakUI (part of the PowerToys for Windows XP package), and then start TweakUI.
* Expand the My Computer branch, then the AutoPlay branch, and then select Drives.
* Turn off the checkbox next to each drive letter for which you want AutoPlay disabled.
Windows 2000/XP
* Run the Registry Editor (REGEDIT.EXE).
* Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom.
* Double-click the Autorun value, and type 0 for its value. (If it's not there, create it by selecting Edit -> New -> DWORD Value, and typing "Autorun" for its name.)
* You may have to log out and then log back in for this change to take effect.
Note: With this solution, Windows will no longer be notified when you insert a new CD. To make sure the correct icon and title for the current CD are displayed in My Computer and Explorer, press F5 to refresh the window.
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Thanks guys! I'll try those tonight!
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