Can I disable file manager from automatically opening?

mojodaddy

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I have an external drive connected to my computer, and every time the machine wakes up from standby, a new instance of the file manager opens up. So after a while, I end up having like three or four file manager windows open. Is there a way to prevent file manager from opening automatically when it recognizes an external hard drive? Thanks.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
You should find the option for this under "program access and defaults"
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 2.5Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5QD Turbo
Memory
Kingston HyperX 4x1GB DDR2 1066Mhz
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Asus/Nvidia 9500GT 1GB
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On-Board HD
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Widescreen TFT
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
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2x 320Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0
2x 80Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0
1x 1tb hybrid (8gb ssd)
PSU
650w
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ATX
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140mm front, 120mm Rear, 80mm Chipset + stock CPU and GPU
Keyboard
Plastic one
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Plastic one
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4Mbps
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i5 @2.7Ghz 4GB DDR3
Sorry to be dense, but where do I access "program access and defaults?" Is that in the Control Panel somewhere?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
OK, I guess I found it at Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs > Set program access and computer defaults. But from there I couldn't see anywhere to change the way File Manager opens. Other thoughts? Thanks.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
It would be under the action for what to do when a USB drive is connected, file manager will be the action not the trigger. Sorry i'm on a XP machine at work. I will give clearer instructions later when I get home.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 2.5Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5QD Turbo
Memory
Kingston HyperX 4x1GB DDR2 1066Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Asus/Nvidia 9500GT 1GB
Sound Card
On-Board HD
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Widescreen TFT
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x 320Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0
2x 80Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0
1x 1tb hybrid (8gb ssd)
PSU
650w
Case
ATX
Cooling
140mm front, 120mm Rear, 80mm Chipset + stock CPU and GPU
Keyboard
Plastic one
Mouse
Plastic one
Internet Speed
4Mbps
Other Info
Laptop: HP Elitebook 2560p
i5 @2.7Ghz 4GB DDR3
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