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|    Jay to aka Bob    |
|    Re: How do I stop AutoPlay?    |
|    11 Sep 06 10:58:46    |
      From: jay@nospam.net              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       >       >       >              If you are still having problems there are 3 ways I know of besides what       you described.       Google will tell you about each       Tweakui       regedit       gpedit.msc              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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