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Stop Windows Explorer popping up when I insert disk

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by David Deley, 2005/11/16.

  1. 2005/11/16
    David Deley

    David Deley Inactive Thread Starter

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    When I insert a disk into my external zip drive, Windows Explorer pops up listing the contents of the disk. Can I stop that? Under AutoPlay for the zip drive I have all options set to "Take No Action ", but Windows Explorer still pops up. I want to put in a disk and have nothing happen.
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    It is relatively straightforward to disable autoplay completely for all drives - the methods differ between Pro and Home, the latter requiring a registry edit.

    However I guess that you may not want to do that, so an alternative method, which may work for you is to download and install Tweak UI and go to My Computer > Autoplay > Drives and uncheck the drive letter for your Zip drive. Also go to the next subheading - Types and uncheck 'Enable Autoplay for removable drives'
     
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