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Forums › Microsoft Windows › Autoplay option missing from context menus and doesn't show when device is plugged in


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Topic # 104385 17-Jun-2012 16:30 Send private message

So, a few days ago autoplay just stopped working for all portable storage devices including all my external hdds, flash drives etc. and I'm unable to access it via the right click context menu either.
I've checked the autoplay options under the Control Panel and according to that; everything seems to be working fine.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Cheers

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  Reply # 642153 17-Jun-2012 17:44 Send private message

There's a reasonably complete list of options to try in the following post (posted for Vista - not sure what OS you are using).  May be worth a try:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/autoplayautorun-not-working-or-missing-not-open-in-windows-vista/





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  Reply # 642159 17-Jun-2012 17:50 Send private message

Oh, Windows 7

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  Reply # 642166 17-Jun-2012 18:03 Send private message

Slight variation Vista vs 7 maybe.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/fix-windows-7-autoplay-dialog-box-missing-or-not-appear-display-and-pop-up/





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