How many percent of windows xp computers have AutoRun disabled?

[Stefan Schiffer]

I'm involved in a debate on how many percent of windows xp computers
might have AutoRun disabled for whatever reason.

This is interesting in case someone requires a CD or DVD were a
certain program should start automatically without user intervention,
e.g. in order to open a slide show.

Some people with such requirements are not aware that AutoRun might be
disabled or otherwise non-functional and therefore their attention
have to be drawn to that fact in order to avoid disappointments.

In the particular case we are debating, a lawsuit was filed because
the defendant did not pay the wage. He argues that is was agreed, that
a presentation will open automatically on every windows pc, which is
not the case. If let's say, only 5% of windows pcs have AutoRun
disabled that could be acceptable, but not if significantly more
computers are affected.

Thank you for your answers and references to respective surveys.

Stefan Schiffer

PS: For the difference between AutoRun und AutoPlay see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorun

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I purposely have AutoRun, AutoPlay, AutoComplete, AutoSuggest or
AutoAnything disabled.

All of that AutoCrap is annoying to me.

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[Bill Sharpe]

I'm involved in a debate on how many percent of windows xp computers
might have AutoRun disabled for whatever reason.

This is interesting in case someone requires a CD or DVD were a
certain program should start automatically without user intervention,
e.g. in order to open a slide show.

Some people with such requirements are not aware that AutoRun might be
disabled or otherwise non-functional and therefore their attention
have to be drawn to that fact in order to avoid disappointments.

In the particular case we are debating, a lawsuit was filed because
the defendant did not pay the wage. He argues that is was agreed, that
a presentation will open automatically on every windows pc, which is
not the case. If let's say, only 5% of windows pcs have AutoRun
disabled that could be acceptable, but not if significantly more
computers are affected.

Thank you for your answers and references to respective surveys.

Stefan Schiffer

PS: For the difference between AutoRun und AutoPlay see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorun

My guess is that many, if not most experienced users turn off AutoRun.
How can a provider possibly guarantee that a CD/DVD will open
automatically on every computer? Older computers may not even have a DVD
drive. Instructions on or with the CD drive should specify what to do if
the CD autorun feature doesn't start automatically. It's really pretty
simple.

Bill

 

[Rock]

I'm involved in a debate on how many percent of windows xp computers
might have AutoRun disabled for whatever reason.

This is interesting in case someone requires a CD or DVD were a
certain program should start automatically without user intervention,
e.g. in order to open a slide show.

Some people with such requirements are not aware that AutoRun might be
disabled or otherwise non-functional and therefore their attention
have to be drawn to that fact in order to avoid disappointments.

In the particular case we are debating, a lawsuit was filed because
the defendant did not pay the wage. He argues that is was agreed, that
a presentation will open automatically on every windows pc, which is
not the case. If let's say, only 5% of windows pcs have AutoRun
disabled that could be acceptable, but not if significantly more
computers are affected.

Thank you for your answers and references to respective surveys.

Stefan Schiffer

PS: For the difference between AutoRun und AutoPlay see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorun

41.8%

 

[Bob I]

41.8%

Close! Actually it's 42, remember the answer to everything is 42!

 

[Rock]

Close! Actually it's 42, remember the answer to everything is 42!

Kind of like Jack Benny and his age, eh? I think that was 39?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Jack Benny was 39 for about 41 years. No cut that out! ;-) He died at 79
or 80 years old.

I just found this.

The explanation usually given for the "stuck on 39" running joke is that he
had celebrated his birthday on-air when he turned 39, and decided to do the
same the following year, because "there's nothing funny about 40". Upon his
death, having celebrated his 39th birthday 41 times, some newspapers
continued the joke with headlines such as "Jack Benny Dies - At 39?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Benny#Running_gags

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[cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)]

I always disable autorun for all drive letters except for the optical
drive ("real" autorun from USB is rare, and autorun off HD volumes is
a potential malware integration point). In addition, on some systems
(about half) I disable autorun for optical drive as well.

People who disable autorun, are asserting their right NOT to have
disks automatically assume programmatic access to their PC. That
right should be respected, and if the client were to demand that I
should override that right, I'd explain gently, once, and if that
didn't clarifty the situation they'd be out the door... as in...

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I'd love to help you out.
Which way did you come in?

 

[Rock]

Jack Benny was great.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

He certainly was!

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Jack Benny was great.
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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

Jack Benny was 39 for about 41 years. No cut that out! ;-) He died at
79 or 80 years old.

I just found this.

The explanation usually given for the "stuck on 39" running joke is that
he had celebrated his birthday on-air when he turned 39, and decided to
do the same the following year, because "there's nothing funny about 40".
Upon his death, having celebrated his 39th birthday 41 times, some
newspapers continued the joke with headlines such as "Jack Benny Dies -
At 39?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Benny#Running_gags

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Bob I]

Kind of like Jack Benny and his age, eh? I think that was 39?

Actually I thought the chauffeur on his show was a hoot.

 

[Rock]

Actually I thought the chauffeur on his show was a hoot.

Was that Rochester? If not I don't recollect the chauffeur.

 

[Bob I]

Was that Rochester? If not I don't recollect the chauffeur.

Yes, that's who I was thinking of.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson played Rochester van Jones on the Jack Benny TV
program and the Jello/Jack Benny program on radio.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Anderson_(comedian)

I think it was called the Jello Program until Jack got famous enough to have
his name on the show. I have some old mp3 files of Jack Benny on radio.
Some were the Jack Benny Program and the really old ones from the early 30s
were the Jello Program.

<quote>
With Canada Dry Ginger Ale as a sponsor, Benny came to radio on The Canada
Dry Program, beginning May 2, 1932, on the Blue Network and continuing there
for six months until October 26, moving the show to CBS on October 30. With
Ted Weems leading the band, Benny stayed on CBS until January 26, 1933.

Arriving at NBC on March 17, Benny did The Chevrolet Program until April 1,
1934. He continued with sponsors General Tires, Jell-O and Grape Nuts
Flakes. But in 1944, the practice of using the sponsor's name as the title
faded out, and the show was then known as The Jack Benny Program. Lucky
Strike was the radio sponsor from 1944 to the mid-1950s. Radio repeats ran
from 1956 to 1958 on The Best of Benny.
<quote>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jack_Benny_Program

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[Rock]

Eddie Anderson was from Oakland, that's in my neck of the woods.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I've been to Oakland and San Francisco a couple of times. I spent a lot of
time in the SFO airport waiting for missed flights when I was fogged in at
Fresno. My flight from FYI would be late arriving at SFO so I always missed
my connecting flight. Happened every time I ever flew out of Fresno which
was always around Christmas/New Years.

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[Rock]

I've been to Oakland and San Francisco a couple of times. I spent a lot
of time in the SFO airport waiting for missed flights when I was fogged in
at Fresno. My flight from FYI would be late arriving at SFO so I always
missed my connecting flight. Happened every time I ever flew out of
Fresno which was always around Christmas/New Years.

Cool, let me know the next time you'll be in the area.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Probably not soon. My folks moved from Paso Robles to Bella Vista, Arkansas
over ten years ago. My Aunt and Uncle moved from Fresno to Bella Vista two
years ago. One of my Cousins moved from Clovis to Phoenix five years ago.
I do still have a Cousin in San Luis Obispo and one in Santa Maria.

Is there anybody still left in California? LOL

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[Rock]

Lol, the ones that are left are in the nice places.