How to turn off auto CD inserted thing???

[Mini-Me]

Hi all.

I'm running XP, and every time you put in a CD, it pops up with that window asking what you want to do with the files on the CD.

This is more of an annoyance for me, and I can't seem to find a way to turn it off.

Any ideas?

BTW - tried the usual check-box thing where it states "Take no action" or "Don't ask me this question again", but when you put the next CD in, up it pops!
:p

Anyone know how to tunr this nagging window off TOTALLY so it won't ask what you want to do with every CD you put in???

Thanks!
:)


MM.

[Mini-Me]

Additional - some CD's don't come up with that window, but a smaller window pops up offering a [CANCEL] button, and it starts scanning all the filenames on the CD. I would like to kill this window too... MM.

[rahulkothari]

1) Click Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC

2) Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System.

3) Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off and modify it as you desire.

Source (http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/cd_autoplay_pro.htm)

[gav]

Hi Mini-me

The advice rahulkothari has given is fine for winXP pro but I dont think it works for the WinXP Home version. However it can be done by editing the registry. Take a look at this link which explains how to, but be warned messing with the registry can cause serious problems with your system so be careful...you have been warned!!

http://features.engadget.com/entry/3239236478279892/

If you follow the link exactly you should be fine

Gav

[Mini-Me]

Thanks guys - will try these tonight.