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?

Answer 1

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

Adjust as required.

Answer 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.

Answer 3

Maybe it can help you.....try-out this

On Microsoft site they have listed the following method

1. Click Start, type Gpedit.msc in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
3. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Autoplay Policies.

4. In the Details pane,see that the checkbox for Turn off Autoplay. is disabled

5. In the Details pane, check the Default Behavior for AutoRun.

6. Restart the computer.

Answer 4

Step One here:

1. Ensure that AutoPlay is used for all media type and devices

Go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Default Programs, and select Change AutoPlay settings, or Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> AutoPlay.

AutoPlay Settings

Ensure that the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices is ticked (enabled).

Enable and Turn On AutoPlay

Then, make sure that for the devices and media that you want AutoPlay dialog to prompt, Ask me every time is selected. If other option is selected, Windows will automatically performing the action without prompting for selection.

Alternatively, just click on Reset all defaults to reset and return AutoPlay settings to its original factory defaults.

Steps continued here:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/08/11/fix-windows-7-autoplay-dialog-box-missing-or-not-appear-display-and-pop-up/