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How do I prevent CDs and DVDs from starting in Windows?

by Mark Baggesen
for About.com

Question: How do I prevent CDs and DVDs from starting in Windows?
The AutoPlay feature of Windows is meant to make the user experience easier and more intuitive. For many people, including me, it’s just annoying – that’s why I am going to show you how to configure or disable it.
Answer:

How AutoPlay is disabled depends on the Windows version you have:

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