While I'm not really a computer dummy, I've read some of the
instructions for disabling AutoRun and they look daunting.

Can someone tell me where to find 'easy' instructions?

I've received a warning email about the Conflicker worm and this is
one of the things it says to do.

Jane wrote:
> While I'm not really a computer dummy, I've read some of the
> instructions for disabling AutoRun and they look daunting.
>
> Can someone tell me where to find 'easy' instructions?

That depends on which flavor of XP you are using (Home, Pro, or MCE).

> I've received a warning email about the Conflicker worm and this is
> one of the things it says to do.

Glad to hear you are taking the necessary precautions. :-) Also make
sure you have the latest Windows security patches installed.

For AutoPlay:
Try Power Toy's Tweak UI from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
Install, run and expand as follows: 'My Computer', 'Auto Play', 'Types'
check the option to enable/disable this feature for removable drives.

More Detail on available features in Tweak UI:
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx

Disable CD AutoRun for Home or Pro:
From Kelly's Korner: (Line 3, right hand column)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Enable: see line 364, left hand column

More info on the differences between AutoPlay and AutoRun
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoRun

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"Jane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> While I'm not really a computer dummy, I've read some of the
> instructions for disabling AutoRun and they look daunting.
>
> Can someone tell me where to find 'easy' instructions?
>
> I've received a warning email about the Conflicker worm and this is
> one of the things it says to do.