Windows 7 Autoplay completely disabled - how to re-enable?

Question

I'm running Windows 7 32-bit.

I am unable to use any of the Autoplay features. I plug in a USB drive, pop in a CD, or connect a camera, and I get no reaction.

I need to restore the Autoplay function. How can I do this?

Solution 1

Control Panel -> Programs -> Default Programs -> Change AutoPlay settings,

Adjust as required.

Solution 2

From http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/27544-autoplay-enable-disable-autorun.html

Method 1:

1. Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\AutoPlay.

To Enable:
At the top, check Use Autoplay for all devices and Click Save.

To Disable:
Uncheck Use Autoplay for all devices and Click Save.

Method 2:

1. Click Start and in the Search box, type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
Now browse to Computer Configuration\ Administrative Templates\ Windows Components\ Autoplay Policies\ Turn off Autoplay.

To Enable:
Change the value of Turn off Autoplay to disabled.


To Disable:
Change the value of Turn off Autoplay to enabled.

Comments

[William]

Do you find an answer

[MAW74656]

No effect with either method.

[Joe Taylor]

Answers with just a link are generally frowned upon. It can result in an accepted answer just having a dead link. Copy and paste the info in or put it in your own words. I imagine that's why you're getting downvotes

[Ivo Flipse]

Thanks for the edit @Weltenwanderer! I'd suggest trying to give a little more background information or tutorial-like descriptions in your answers though. Your edit here is a great example of what a good answer should look like :-)

[Jimmy]

You can also get to this quickly from the start menu by typing 'autoplay' into the search box.