Autoplay


  1. annette
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    Autoplay


    Why do some devices (mainly external disc drives) automatically open autoplay whilst some I have to open "my computer" and select "open autoplay.

    And some automatically start playing my selected autoplay option!

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  3. Lemur
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    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    Does the CD/DVD have the autoplay.inf file?
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  4. annette
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    No i don't think so - but windows search does seem to behave oddly on my 4 lacie drives!

    Some automatically play content in WMP - some open the autoplay screen automatically and some require me to click on the drive and select autoplay.....

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  6. BcSoceror55
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    You can edit Windows 7 Auto play Feature Here:

    Start --> Controle Panel --> Hardware and Sound --> AutoPlay

    You can customize what autoplay does for different types of media / devices.

    Hope that helps.
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  7. DeaconFrost
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    It all depends on the file structure of the disc and the content on them. A DVD movie might open in WMP and play automatically, while a data disc may just prompt you with some options.
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