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   Message 873 of 2,222   
   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   
      
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