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   Message 868 of 2,222   
   Dustbin Ko0k to Bob Feigel   
   Re: How do I stop AutoPlay?   
   10 Sep 06 14:43:25   
   
   From: dustTurd@jail.gov   
      
   Bob Feigel wrote:   
   > On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 07:54:18 -0700, "chrisv"    
   > magnanimously proffered:   
   >   
   >> aka Bob wrote:   
   >>> I've purchased a new computer system, upgraded from W2Kpro to WXPpro   
   >>> and I'm on a steep learning curve. Lots of problems, but this is one   
   >>> that's driving me bonkers.   
   >>>   
   >>> I have gone into My Computer and right clicked on the DVD-RW drive,   
   >>> opened properties and chosen to "Take No Action" for all of the   
   >>> "AutoPlay" options.   
   >>>   
   >>> Nevertheless, software CD's still execute autorun/install whenever   
   >>> they're put in the drive. I was able to easily disable autoplay my   
   >>> old computer, but WXPpro is obviously different.   
   >>>   
   >>> Please ... how can I stop the AutoPlay monster? b   
   >>   
   >> Multi posting (like you have done to at least 3 groups so far...)   
   >> will get you ignored. Cross-post to the relevant groups instead.   
   >>   
   >> Also, you have gotten your answer twice already.   
   >>   
   >   
   > Thanks for the heads-up, however:   
   >   
   > 1. Crossposting is not considered acceptable Usenet etiquette in any   
   > other group to which I subscribe.   
      
   Most of the complaints come when the groups are unassociated. Cross-posting   
   to multiple (say... about three) XP groups is fine. If someone complains   
   about that, they should be ignored.   
      
      
      
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