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how do I turn on autoplay?

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From Leo's mailbag:

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 14, 2007
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: how do I turn on autoplay?
>
> Leo,
> Somehow when I insert a disk in either cd-rom or cd-dvd the autorun
> feature does not function. Having to open via my computer and scroll to
> find an exe. Someone told me that my "Autorun notification" has been
> disabled somehow by un-installing various apps and programs. My
> question is how do I re-enable this function, in a step by step process
> if you can or send me a link to where I can. I cannot seem to locate
> in the vast regions of Microsoft itself. Thank you in advance for any
> consideration you might extend to this newbee.

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_really_disable_autoplay_in_windows_xp.html
describes how to turn it OFF ... I believe you can just follow those
directions, except you can turn ON autoplay by checking the appropriate
drive when they're listed.
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Thanks for asking,

Leo Notenboom

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