How to Change Autoplay Settings in Windows
Open the Autoplay settings menu., Turn Autoplay on or off., Customize your Autoplay settings., Finish up.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Autoplay settings menu.
Open the Start menu on your computer.
Click “Control Panel,” and type “Autoplay” into the search box.
Click “Autoplay.” -
Step 2: Turn Autoplay on or off.
To turn Autoplay on, check the “Use Autoplay for all media and devices” box.
To turn autoplay off, uncheck the same box., If you want to make your own choices about how Autoplay will behave, uncheck “Use Autoplay for all media and devices,” and check the box below it that reads, “Choose what to do with each type of media.”You will be able to choose what action you want Autoplay to take when you insert various types of media (removable drives, memory cards, DVDs, etc.) into your computer., When you’ve made your changes, press “Save” in the bottom right corner of the window.
That’s it! Autoplay will now behave as you dictated. -
Step 3: Customize your Autoplay settings.
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Step 4: Finish up.
Detailed Guide
Open the Start menu on your computer.
Click “Control Panel,” and type “Autoplay” into the search box.
Click “Autoplay.”
To turn Autoplay on, check the “Use Autoplay for all media and devices” box.
To turn autoplay off, uncheck the same box., If you want to make your own choices about how Autoplay will behave, uncheck “Use Autoplay for all media and devices,” and check the box below it that reads, “Choose what to do with each type of media.”You will be able to choose what action you want Autoplay to take when you insert various types of media (removable drives, memory cards, DVDs, etc.) into your computer., When you’ve made your changes, press “Save” in the bottom right corner of the window.
That’s it! Autoplay will now behave as you dictated.
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