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How to Disable Auto Play in Windows 7

When we use USB or CD, the operating system will play the Device Automatically in windows7, but maybe you don't like this function at all ,and also, many Virus can be spreaded through it. why not let us disable this function!

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Solution

  1. Click the Start and Input "gpedit.msc" in search box, then click the result to open the gpedit
    Open the Gpedit.msc
  2.  Expand Administrative Templates >Windows Components >  Autoplay Policies in order.Then double click "Turn off Autoplay"Open  the Turn off Autoplay
  3. Click Enabled, and then select All drives so that you can disable Autorun on all drives.Click Ok at last.Disable Auto Play
  4. After restarting your computer, you have done all the needed work to disable Auto Play in Windows 7.

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