Disable AutoRun on CD/DVD Drives in Windows for Better Security

The Manual Way

1. Click Start -> Run (or press Winkey+R), type regedit in the Run box, and then press Enter.
2. Locate and click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CDRom.
3. To disable automatically running CD-ROMs, change the Autorun value to 0 (zero). ...
4. Restart your computer.

1. Should I disable Autorun?
2. How do I get my CD to stop playing automatically?
3. How do I disable autorun in Windows?
4. How do I turn off autorun in Windows 10?
5. How can I remove AutoRun virus?
6. How do I stop Windows 8 from automatically opening USB?
7. How do I get my DVD to play automatically?
8. How do I stop Winamp from automatically playing CDs?
9. How do I fix AutoPlay?
10. How do I know if AutoRun is enabled?
11. Can you stop videos from automatically playing on websites?
12. How do I stop programs from automatically starting at startup?

Should I disable Autorun?

Because malware can exploit the Autorun feature — spreading its unfortunate payload to your PC — it has been somewhat polarizing, and many users choose to disable it. When so disabled, you can at least scan the device with your antivirus to gain some confidence.

How do I get my CD to stop playing automatically?

Enable or Disable AutoPlay in Control Panel

Open the Control Panel, and from the “icons view”, click the “AutoPlay” icon. Check (or uncheck) the the “Use AutoPlay for all media and devices” box to turn AutoPlay on or off. If you want it on, select the default action for each type of media and device listed below it.

How do I disable autorun in Windows?

Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand Windows Components, and then click Autoplay Policies. In the Details pane, double-click Turn off Autoplay. Click Enabled, and then select All drives in the Turn off Autoplay box to disable Autorun on all drives.

How do I turn off autorun in Windows 10?

How to disable AutoPlay and AutoRun in Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key or click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of your desktop.
2. Type in autoplay and click on the AutoPlay Settings option.
3. From this screen, toggle AutoPlay For All Media And Devices to Off. Also switch AutoPlay defaults for removable drives and memory cards to Take No Action.

How can I remove AutoRun virus?

Disable the Windows Autorun & Autoplay Configuration:

1. Click the 'Start' symbol.
2. Type Gpedit. ...
3. Under “Computer Configuration,” expand “Administrative Templates,” “Windows Components,” and then choose “Autoplay Policies.”
4. Under the “Details” pane, double click “Turn Off Autoplay.”
5. Restart the system.

How do I stop Windows 8 from automatically opening USB?

Open the Charms bar (Windows key + C) > Settings. Click on Change PC Settings > PC and devices. Go to the Autoplay section. Turn off the following options "Use Autoplay for all media and devices".

How do I get my DVD to play automatically?

In the Control Panel, type DVD in the search box. Click on the Play CDs or other media automatically under the AutoPlay category. In the AutoPlay window, scroll down until you see the DVD category. Choose an action for all different types of the DVD media.

How do I stop Winamp from automatically playing CDs?

Go to Control Panel > Autoplay > and set the audio CD's to Ask Me Every time, or to Take no action. This way, you have control over what the CD's do and you have the option to import the music or play it with something else.

How do I fix AutoPlay?

1) Reset the Autoplay settings

1. Press Windows Key + S and enter the Control Panel. Now select Control Panel from the list of results.
2. When Control Panel opens, click on AutoPlay.
3. In AutoPlay settings make sure that you check Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
4. Next, click the Reset all defaults button.

How do I know if AutoRun is enabled?

To see what is enabled or disabled, open the Control Panel, search for "autoplay" and then click on the Autoplay entry. Under "Media", you'll be able to find the types of media that you can change the AutoPlay settings for. If you want to disable it entirely, then this site provides you with steps to do this.

Can you stop videos from automatically playing on websites?

Click on “Websites” in the top menu. Look for and select “Auto-Play” in the side menu. Look for the drop-down menu at the bottom right of the window and select “Never Auto-Play.”

How do I stop programs from automatically starting at startup?

On most Windows computers, you can access the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then clicking the Startup tab. Select any program in the list and click the Disable button if you don't want it to run on startup.