Opening up Memory Stick

[Guest]

When I put a memory stick into the computer, the following message appears:
'This disk or device contains more than one type of content. What do you
want Windows to do?' There are several options to choose from, eg 'Play
Media Files, Open folder to view files, Take No Action' etc.

Can someone tell me how I get the computer to ALWAYS 'Take No Action',
rather than have to choose each time?

 

[Guest]

The problem may be that the USB port can be used by a variety of devices.
And it is best to allow windows ask you each time, otherwise you might screw
up your system and regret the headache and time restoring it.
However, what you are looking for is something in the realm of "Tweaking
Windows". There are lots of free tweaking tools and how to sites.
Tweaking is very helpful, however, use them at your own risk.

Microsoft.com has a tweaker and this may be safe for you to use. As for
non microsoft tweakers, they can be pretty powerful and bypass many
safeguards. But for the savvy user, these advanced tweakers can be
"outstanding tools". As a suggestion, create a manual restore point
before tweaking.......

 

[John Wunderlich]

When I put a memory stick into the computer, the following message
appears: 'This disk or device contains more than one type of
content. What do you want Windows to do?' There are several
options to choose from, eg 'Play Media Files, Open folder to view
files, Take No Action' etc.

Can someone tell me how I get the computer to ALWAYS 'Take No
Action', rather than have to choose each time?

After inserting your USB drive, double-click on "My Computer" then
right-click on your USB drive and select "Properties". When the next
window comes up, click on the "AutoPlay" tab. Then, one at a time, go
through all the items it the top box (Music files, Pictures, etc) and
click the box "Select an action to perform" and then choose "Take no
action". Close window with "OK".

HTH,
John

 

[Guest]

Thanks so much for your prompt response. Your solution sounded so
straightforward and easy to follow - but then I read databaseben's message,
which frightened the life out of me! So, I think I'll just leave things as
they are - I have enough battles with my computer without knowingly adding to
them. (Don't know what HTH means, but assume it is Here to Help?) Thanks
again, Fran

 

[John Wunderlich]

Thanks so much for your prompt response. Your solution sounded so
straightforward and easy to follow - but then I read databaseben's
message, which frightened the life out of me! So, I think I'll
just leave things as they are - I have enough battles with my
computer without knowingly adding to them. (Don't know what HTH
means, but assume it is Here to Help?) Thanks again, Fran

Using standard Windows GUI to change settings and preferences (such as
I have described) is safe. You can get into trouble when use tools
such as Resedit to make changes.

HTH = "Hope This Helps"

-- John