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Question Title How to Disable Autoplay on All Devices
IMPORTANT: This will only work on XP Proffessional, not Home

1. Click Start Run

1. Click Start >

2. Type “gpedit.msc”


3. Computer Configuration Click “Administrative Templates” Click “System” Double-Click “Turn off Autoplay”

3. Computer Configuration >

3. Computer Configuration > Click “Administrative Templates” >

3. Computer Configuration > Click “Administrative Templates” > Click “System” >

4. Setting tab Check “Enabled” Select “All drives” from the drop down menu Apply Ok

4. Setting tab >

4. Setting tab > Check “Enabled” >

4. Setting tab > Check “Enabled” > Select “All drives” from the drop down menu > There 4 easy steps to making sure that Autoplay (Autorun) is disabled on all your drives including the USB.

4. Setting tab > Check “Enabled” > Select “All drives” from the drop down menu > Apply >

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Created: 2008-07-24 5:53 PM
 
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