USB drives do not open a window.

Normally, when I plug a USB flash drive into a USB port or use an adapter cable to connect an SSD to the computer via a USB port, once the computer recognizes it, it will open a window with a variety of options, such Open Folder, to run something, etc.

Recently, that window doesn't appear when plug in something. I have to go into Computer to find the drive and open it. Does anyone know how I can that lost window back?

Hello Jeannie,

Double check to make sure AutoPlay is still turned on, and "Open folder to view files" is selected for the USB device.

AutoPlay - Turn On or Off

Brink said:

Hello Jeannie,

Double check to make sure AutoPlay is still turned on, and "Open folder to view files" is selected for the USB device.

AutoPlay - Turn On or Off

Thanks Brink. Unfortunately, that was not the problem. It shows as being turned on. On a hunch, I turned it off and saved the setting. Then I turned it back on and saved it. No joy.

iko22 said:

In gpedit, Is the change here:

Code:

Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Prevent AutoPlay from remembering user choices

?

Forgive the ignorance of a senile old lady but how do I get to gpedit?

iko22 said:

In gpedit, Is the change here:

Code:

Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Prevent AutoPlay from remembering user choices

?

Lady Fitzgerald said:

Forgive the ignorance of a senile old lady but how do I get to gpedit?

That would only apply if the group policy had been enabled.

Brink said:

That would only apply if the group policy had been enabled.

Ok

It's still not working. Anymore suggestions (short of using the notebook as a Frisbee)?

iko22 said:

Yes I agree with Brink. However sometimes changes like this can be made and forgotten. Type gpedit.msc in the Start Menu search box; or use Win key + R, and type gpedit.msc there. You'd need to provide password if not logged-in as Admin.

okaay, I got a gpedit.msc not found message when I did that.

The problem has not gone away. Anymore suggestions?