Disable AutoPlay

Windows Tip: Disable AutoPlay

Disable the Auto CD Run feature, AutoPlay, if you swap CDs frequently. Disabling AutoPlay is especially convenient if you change from audio CDs to game CDs to programs.

Click Start.
Click Settings.
Click Control Panel.
Double-click System.
On Device Manager tab, double-click the CD-ROM branch.
Double-click the CD-ROM driver entry.
On the Settings tab, uncheck the Auto Insert Notification box.

To enable AutoPlay, follow the instructions to step six and check the Auto Insert Notification box.

As an added bonus, here is a shortcut to suspend AutoPlay. Hold down the Shift key while inserting a CD.