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The Windows AutoPlay feature allows a computer to automatically run a program or video on a CD or DVD that's inserted into a computer disc drive. If AutoPlay is disabled, nothing automatically happens with a CD or DVD until you explore the disc.
By default, Autoplay is enabled in Windows, but may be disabled by a user or another program. To enable or disable the Windows AutoPlay feature, follow the appropriate steps below.
Disable Microsoft Windows AutoPlayTip
You can temporarily disable the AutoPlay feature by holding down the left Shift key as the CD begins to run. Also, to browse the contents of the CD, open My Computer, right-click the CD-ROM drive, and choose Explore.
If you want to permanently disable the AutoPlay feature, follow the steps below for your version of Microsoft Windows.
Disable AutoPlay in Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10Note
Performing the steps below will require that you edit the system registry. Make sure you are aware of the issues that could occur if the incorrect registry entry is made.
Disable AutoPlay in Windows XP
Disable AutoPlay by configuring Windows Explorer.
Disable AutoPlay on CD and DVD drives.
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Disable AutoPlay in Windows 95, 98, and ME
Disable AutoPlay on audio CDs only.
Disable AutoPlay by editing the Windows registry.
If the My Autorun or AutoPlay feature still does not work after following the above recommendations and you are running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, try the below solution.
Caution
Before editing or changing anything in the Microsoft Windows registry, we recommend you backup the registry. We also highly recommend that anyone new to the registry become familiar with all the Windows registry basics.
In Regedit, navigate into the below folders.
Once in the Explorer folder, double-click the entry NoDriveTypeAutoRun if present and change the value to '95 00 00 00'.
If NoDriveTypeAutoRun is not present, follow the steps below.
Once the above is completed, exit Regedit and reboot the computer. Autoplay should now be disabled.
Disable AutoPlay of audio CDs in Windows NT and 2000Note
Performing the steps below will require that you edit the system registry. Make sure you are aware of the issues that could occur if the incorrect registry entry is made.
Enabling Microsoft Windows AutoPlayNote
Before attempting the instructions below, ensure the CD that may not be AutoPlaying is capable of doing this. Not all CDs are capable of being auto played. CDs for Microsoft Windows that are AutoPlay data CD's have an 'autorun.inf' file in the root directory of the CD.
Enabling AutoPlay in Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10Note
Performing the steps below will require that you edit the system registry. Make sure you are aware of the issues that could occur if the incorrect registry entry is made.
Enabling AutoPlay in Windows XP
Enable through Windows Explorer
Enable AutoPlay on CD and DVD drives.
Enabling AutoPlay in Windows 95, 98, and ME
Disable AutoPlay for Audio CDs only.
If Play was not an option listed when following the above steps, in the 'Edit File type' window click New. After that, type Play for the action type, then under 'application used to perform this action' type c:windowscdplayer.exe -play.
Note
The above steps are for setting audio CDs to be played with the default Microsoft Windows CD player. If you have a different CD player, you need to edit the play to point to the program you want to play your CDs.
Enabling AutoPlay in Windows NT and 2000Note
Performing the steps below will require that you edit the system registry. Make sure you are aware of the issues that could occur if the incorrect registry entry is made.
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