Re-enable Autorun

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  1. Posts : 37
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       #11

    just click the start menu button, and hit all programs. if you haven't changed some of the default programs that are pinned to the all programs menu, above installations, then default programs is there. you can adjust autoplay settings from within that snap-in.

    if you've changed your default pinned programs and adds on the all programs menu then get to the run box by either hitting window key+R or getting into the Start Menu & Taskbar properties by context menu clicking and going under properties. Then you hit the Start Menu tab, and click the Customize button and select the option to show the run dialogue box or control panel in the start menu.

    The point is, you need to get to control panel if default programs isn't pinned on your start menu. so either get to the run dialogue as described the two ways (showing it on the start menu via properties or windows key+R) and type 'control panel' or click control panel on the start menu (and you can have it show there near your user folder, homegroup, devices/printers and all that, by entering properties the same as for showing the run dialogue box or connect to menu, except find control panel and poke a dot at either show on the menu, show as a link, or don't show).

    Once you get into control panel, go to HArdware & Sound, and then autoplay options. I have some psr steps too, but i don't have a webpage to post from so this dragged out bit will help I hope.
    Last edited by colinearpsycho; 09 Apr 2011 at 22:39.
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  2. Posts : 68
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       #12

    Unfortunately, that also gets me to the autoplay, which is working. My problem seems to be that the autorun.inf files are not being read.
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  3. Posts : 382
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #13

    Maybe this article can help you sort this out
    AutoPlay/AutoRun Not Working or Missing Not Open in Windows Vista » My Digital Life

    Towards the end of the article, it discusses software that can interfere with AutoRun

    The article was updated to cover Win 7 as well as Vista
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  4. Posts : 68
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       #14

    I uninstalled every dvd burner/emulator I had to no avail.
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  5. Posts : 68
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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       #15

    in a similar topic, Trying to Enable Autorun, am I to understand that he deleted the registry edit and it fixed the problem? Would windows reset the value or something? Is it worth trying?
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  6. Posts : 68
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       #16

    Does anyone else have any idea on what to do? Should I attempt the previous question?
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  7. Posts : 2,752
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       #17

    Time for a fresh reinstall of Win7 from scratch??
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  8. Posts : 10,994
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       #18

    Couple more things to try just for the heck of it. Try running System File Checker from an elevated command prompt (option two this tutorial):

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    If any damaged/corrupt system files are found run SFC three times. If no damaged/corrupt system files are found, try a Repair Install. Your user accounts, data, programs, and system drivers should not be affected.

    Repair Install

    If you decided to change things in the registry, make sure you create a system restore point or export a copy of the existing registry to a convenient location like the desktop just in case you need to revert back to it.

    Registry - Backup and Restore
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  9. Posts : 68
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       #19

    "Windows Resource Protection did not find an integrity violations."

    Unfortunately, I left my install disc at home, and am currently living in a college dorm room, 6 hours away... it might take a while to get a hold of a disc, so are there any other suggestions while I'm looking?
    Last edited by alumahai; 17 Apr 2011 at 04:03.
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  10. Posts : 195
    Windows 7
       #20

    alumahai said:
    in a similar topic, Trying to Enable Autorun, am I to understand that he deleted the registry edit and it fixed the problem? Would windows reset the value or something? Is it worth trying?
    I think that link points the way to go.

    First back up the registry keys.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    Right click on the NoDriveTypeAutoRun entry in the right pane and Delete

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    Double-click on NoDriveTypeAutoRun entry in the right pane and enter 91 Then click OK

    At least then you'll have the default registry settings that usually allow you to set up autorun.
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