[RESOLVED] Removing autoplay in XP

[bulletrick]

This is not actually a VB question but I was programming in VB when I encountered this problem.

How do I set XP to ignore autoplay devices like CDROMs and Flash Drives? When I changed the properties settings to take no action for all file types, XP still opens an Explorer showing its contents.

Please help! Thanx.

[Disiance]

There's a setting in the registry...don't remember where or what...

*does search*

nope, can't find it... do a few searches including "autoplay" at msdn.microsoft.com

[dglienna]

Download "Powertoys for XP" which allows you to change the settings of autoplay devices.

[bulletrick]

Download "Powertoys for XP" which allows you to change the settings of autoplay devices.

What powertoy do i need to download?

[dglienna]

TweakUI - as long as you don't have a 64 bit processor, this is the link
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...ertoySetup.exe

[bulletrick]

TweakUI - as long as you don't have a 64 bit processor, this is the link
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...ertoySetup.exe

Can't open the file!

The error says "The procedure entry point GetDllDirectoryW could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll."

[manavo11]

Moved to General PC.

[nothingofvalue]

You should not need TweakUI, XP has the auto play settings in the properties menu of the drive. Right click on the drive you want to disable autoplay on and select properties. Click on the autoplay tab then choose what format you want to change ( music files, etc) and change the selection to "Take no action" and that should make XP ignore the next time you load that type of media.

[dglienna]

What version of Windows do you have?

[Andy_P]

Alternatively, you can hold down the shift button when you insert a CD. This will stop the auto-play function, although I agree that is not perhaps the best solution.

[bulletrick]

You should not need TweakUI, XP has the auto play settings in the properties menu of the drive. Right click on the drive you want to disable autoplay on and select properties. Click on the autoplay tab then choose what format you want to change ( music files, etc) and change the selection to "Take no action" and that should make XP ignore the next time you load that type of media.

I already did that but XP still opens an explorer showing its contents.

[bulletrick]

What version of Windows do you have?

I have a Windows XP Professional Edition.

[dglienna]

I think it's still going to open explorer whenever you open a drive. Autoplay just prevents the program from executing automatically. See if there is a drive in your filetypes. You may be able to alter the OPEN command.

[bulletrick]

I have found it! Actually, about 5 months ago!

Google for AutoPlay Repair, download it, install it, configure it, and that's it!