[springbok]

I run XP Home SP2 - updated regularly - and use Windows Media Player 10.

I have two DVD drives fitted, one a player, one a player/recorder. For Burning I use Nero - even tho' there is a compatibility problem with XP (I'm told).

For some reason, whenever I put a blank DVD or CD disc into the DVD recorder, Windows Media opens up a screen asking what files I'd like to burn.

The way I see it, it's none of Media Players business, and I didn't ask it to butt in while I'm trying to work.

I've checked the Media Player 'Options' including 'advanced' - but can see nothing that might teach it a lesson for popping up unannounced.

All help will be welcome and much appreciated. Snag is, tho' it seems a small prob, it takes quite a while for this screen to appear, download fully, then vanish when 'close' is clicked.
And I have tried - honest!

Thanks in advance,

Springbok

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Hey there springbok, welcome to Geeks To Go Forums.

Goto:
> Explorer
> Right cick on the drive that keeps poping up
> Properties
> Autoplay Tab

You will then see options, change them to your own options (eg. Music Files = Play Using Windows Media Player)

Cool

[Spike]

Hey there springbok, welcome to Geeks To Go Forums.

Goto:
> Explorer
> Right cick on the drive that keeps poping up
> Properties
> Autoplay Tab

You will then see options, change them to your own options (eg. Music Files = Play Using Windows Media Player)

Cool

[Retired Tech]

Click start then my computer, right click the DVDRW Drive, click properties then autoplay set it like this

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Click apply

OR

put the dot in select an action to perform, put the dot in take no action, click apply

[springbok]

Hey, thanks guys. I didn't expect a reply so quickly. And, what's more, it worked!


I've just put 15 different discs in the DVD player just to teach it a lesson!

Ok, so it was only 4 discs, but I did poke my tongue out at Windows Media Player - just like a kid sometimes


Seriously, thanks again, that was really bugging me, your help is appreciated - I'm delighted.

Springbok

[Retired Tech]

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