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|    johnny to aka Bob    |
|    Re: How do I stop AutoPlay?    |
|    11 Sep 06 00:07:57    |
      From: johnny@n0sq.us              On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 21:01:56 +1200, 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 monst              Open My Computer, right click on the CD icon, select Properties, select       AutoPlay tab and set whatever actions you want.              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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