Thread: How to disable autoplay in Windows Vista ?

The Autoplay option in Windows Vista appears whenever a CD/DVD is inserted or an external drive is plugged in via the USB port. This feature might be quite helpful but at times it may even get really annoying, especially when it affects your normal work or if you insert optical discs very often. If you feel that you no longer require the Autoplay function, you can disable it. Simply follow the steps given below.

~ To disable Autoplay for all devices, go to 'Start/Control Panel'.

~ Under the 'Hardware and Sound' section click the 'Play CDs or other media automatically' link.

~ De-select the 'Use Autoplay for all media and devices' check box.

~ To disable certain devices and to specify the media type click the drop-down list (next to the media type or device you want to disable) and select an option as required.

Once done, click the 'Save' button to

Here are steps to turn off AutoPlay in Windows Vista through Control Panel:

1) Access the Control Panel.
2) Locate and click Play CDs or other media automatically.
This will launch the AutoPlay dialog.
3) Uncheck the box next to Use AutoPlay for all media devices