Instructions to Turn Off Autoplay When Plugging in USB, Hard Drive

Autoplay is a Windows function that helps your computer automatically run the installation program. when you plug in a new USB or hard drive into the computer. This Autoplay function is also a source of infection for malicious programs or viruses from USB to your computer without your knowledge. In this article I would like to introduce you how to turn off Autoplay simply and quickly.

Method 1

Step 1: You select Start -> Run ( Windows + R ) then enter gpedit. msc , select OK (or press Enter ).

Step 2: In the Local Group Policy Editor dialog box. You turn to Turn off Autoplay under the path User ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesAll SettingsTurn off Autoplay .

Step 3: Double click the left mouse button to open the Turn off Autoplay dialog box. In this dialog box you tick the box Enabled and select All drives in Turn off Autoplay on .

Then select OK to finish.

Method 2

Step 1: Go to Start -> Control Panel .

Step 2: Navigate to Autoplay function, double click on Autoplay .

Step 3: In the Autoplay window. Uncheck the Use Autoplay for all media and devices box then select Save .

With the above two ways to turn off Autoplay, you can easily turn off Autoplay to keep your computer safe.