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In Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP, how do I disable or enable the autoplay function of my CD-ROM?

The autoplay function of Windows allows the operating system to detect when a CD is inserted, and then automatically to run a program or begin playing music. If you are having trouble burning CDs or reading the information on a multi-session CD, you may need to disable the autoplay function. To do so, follow the appropriate steps:

Windows XP

  1. From the Start menu, select Run... . In the "Open:" field, type explorer , then press the Enter key.

  2. In the left panel, select My Computer. In the right panel, right-click the icon for your CD drive and select Properties.

  3. From the Autoplay tab, select an item from the drop-down menu. By default, Music files is selected. Click Select an action to perform, and choose an action. Repeat this for each type of content. To disable the autoplay function, for all types, choose Take no action.

  4. When you have finished choosing an action for each type of content, click OK.

Windows NT 4.0 or 2000

Warning: This document contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. For information, see In Windows XP and Vista, how do I back up the registry? If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry, do not attempt these instructions. Instead, seek the help of a computing support provider.

  1. Log into your computer as a user with sufficient rights to edit the registry.

  2. From the Start menu, select Run... . In the "Open:" field, type regedit , then press the Enter key. Locate and click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CDRom
  3. In the right panel, double-click Autorun. To disable autorun, change the number in the "Value data:" field to 0 (zero). To enable autorun, change the number to 1 (one).

  4. Restart your computer.

These instructions were taken from Microsoft Help and Support article 155217.

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Last modified on May 13, 2009.

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