External HDD On Desktop Startup


  1. flogit
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    windows 7 home premium 64bit
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    External HDD On Desktop Startup


    Hi.I have windows 7 home premium 64bit,My music and photos are on an external hdd,Working well.
    The only small niggle is when I start up the desktop the ext hdd brings up the auto open box on screen every time I start the pc,It's not causing any major prob I just click on the red cross and it closes down.
    Is there a way to stop that box opening up every time the pc starts up or shall I leave well alone?
    Many thanks in advance.
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  3. TypeR
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    Windows 7 x64
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    You could try this.

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  4. flogit
    Posts : 359
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    Thanks for prompt reply,Will that option affect the auto coming up when I insert a sd card or a usb pendrive?
    Thanks.
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  6. TypeR
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Yes it will. I have this option by default to prevent me getting infected with any virus that resides on friends or relatives pen drives, when they wish to share photos etc.
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  7. flogit
    Posts : 359
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    Will have a look at it Many thanks for the info.
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