Disable Auto-Play in Windows XP

I find this feature just plain annoying everytime I plug anything into my computer - whether it's a cd, camera, ereader, Droid X - I don't need Windows helping my out with this auto-play feature, I am very capable of taking care of my device all on my own. Here's how to fix that one:


To get to the configuration screen for this setting, go to Start Menu \ Run and type in:

gpedit.msc

You will see the Group Policy window. You should select Administrative Templates \ System in the tree view.


You will see an item in the right side pane called “Turn off Autoplay”


Double click the item, and set the radio button to Enabled, and change the “Turn off Autoplay on” to All Drives.



And now you have auto-play no more!


This tip was found at howtogeek.com - great place for geeky computer tips!