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Disabling the Autoplay Feature in Windows XP

Step 1:

Press the Window and R key together to bring up the Run window.

Press Window and r keys, open run window

Step 2:

Type gpedit.msc in the Open: box and click OK.

Type gpedit.msc, click ok

Step 3:

Double-click Computer Configuration.

Double-click Computer Configuration

Step 4:

Now, double-click Administrative Templates.

Double-click Administrative Templates

Step 5:

Next double-click Windows Components.

Double-click Windows Components

Step 6:

Now, double-click AutoPlay Policies.

Double-click AutoPlay Policies

Step 7:

Next, double-click Turn off Autoplay.

Double-click Turn off Autoplay

Step 8:

In order to disable Autoplay, click the Enabled radio button, you may then choose if you want to disable it for all drives, or just specific ones.

Select Enabled

Step 9:

Click OK.

Click OK

Congratulations!

You have successfully disabled Autoplay in Windows XP! If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@valdosta.edu or 229-245-HELP (4357). Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.