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Windows 7: Autoplay

27 Sep 2010  
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!

Annette

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27 Sep 2010  
Lemur

Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
3,230 posts
University of Kentucky
 
 

Does the CD/DVD have the autoplay.inf file?
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08 Oct 2010  
annette

32 bit home premium
8 posts
 
 

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.....

Annette
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08 Oct 2010  
BcSoceror55

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
35 posts
Maryland
 
 

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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08 Oct 2010  
DeaconFrost

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
5,854 posts
Philadelphia, PA
 
 

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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