USB devices won't open automatically!

Recaro Red · 06-09-2011 11:20pm #1

Can someone help here please?

When I insert any USB devices into my laptop, whether it's a USB key or even my ipod, I have to go into 'My Computer' to open it as it won't open automatically after it's inserted.

I think the settings on my laptop need to be changed as the devices work fine and actually open up straight away when plugged into any other computer/ laptop.

This is really annoying so if anyone has a solution I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

Victor · 06-09-2011 11:23pm

Recaro Red wrote: »

USB devices won't open automatically!

\o/

Sorry, I can't remember where the setting is.

jcoote · 06-09-2011 11:26pm

what version of windows are you using Recaro Red??

Edit: If its windows Xp right click on the device you want to edit ad click properties. Click the 'autoplay' tab on the window that pops up to access the options you need.

If its windows 7/ vista do as Deano12345 below says or open control panel and 'autoplay'

Hope that helps

Deano12345 · 06-09-2011 11:28pm

Victor wrote: »

\o/

Sorry, I can't remember where the setting is.

If its in Windows 7, Id say the problem is with your Autoplay settings. Just click on the start menu (windows icon) and its settings are in the 'Default Programs' tab on the right hand side

Recaro Red · 07-09-2011 9:11am

It's Windows Vista.

Cheers for getting back, i'll try that out now

bonzodog2 · 07-09-2011 10:15am

I try to avoid Vista, and not much exposure to W7, so there may be an easier way.

There's a registry key that controls what types of drive will be autorun.

See http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/75640-what-are-all-the-different-settings-for-nodrivetypeautorun/

FSL · 07-09-2011 11:32am

Allowing autoplay on any removable device is a security risk and just plain stupid.

yoyo · 07-09-2011 11:50am

FSL wrote: »

Allowing autoplay on any removable device is a security risk and just plain stupid.

OP is probably wanting to get the autoplay options pop up which gives you options to do with the disc. For e.g if you put a sd card with photos in a card reader it'll pop up with an option to copy photos onto the machine. Also in Windows Vista/7 it is much less a risk, as any task specified in a autorun.inf file isn't automatically executed, and an option to execute that task comes up or an option to browse the media.
Anyways OP, jcoote's reply should help you, make sure "View By: Large icons" is set in control panel if you can't see autoplay settings

Nick

USB devices won't open automatically!

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