Disabling Autoplay

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I want to turn off Autoplay on my laptop.

XP SP3

When I Run "gpedit.msc" I get the Group Policy editor.

I choose Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates - I don't see a
System Folder (all that's viewable is a folder Windows Components).

What do I need to do to see the System Folder in the Group Policy Editor to
view the Turn Off Autoplay icon so I can "Enable" the "Disable Autoplay".

Thanks for reading. Your help is greatly appreciated B^>
 
WSR said:
I want to turn off Autoplay on my laptop.

XP SP3

When I Run "gpedit.msc" I get the Group Policy editor.

I choose Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates - I don't see a
System Folder (all that's viewable is a folder Windows Components).

What do I need to do to see the System Folder in the Group Policy Editor to
view the Turn Off Autoplay icon so I can "Enable" the "Disable Autoplay".

Thanks for reading. Your help is greatly appreciated B^>
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While on the GPO Control panel try this:
Exapnd:
[- ] Computer Configuration
[-] Administrative Templates
[-] System
Look in the right pane/window for : Turn Off
Autoplay and configure to your liking!
HTH,
nass
 
XP Professional SP 3

My problem is that once I'm in the GPO Control Panel I don't see a System
Folder once I've expanded the Administrative Templates folder the only
folder that is viewable is "Windows Components".

Thanks for your reply.

nass said:
WSR said:
I want to turn off Autoplay on my laptop.

XP SP3

When I Run "gpedit.msc" I get the Group Policy editor.

I choose Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates - I don't see
a
System Folder (all that's viewable is a folder Windows Components).

What do I need to do to see the System Folder in the Group Policy Editor
to
view the Turn Off Autoplay icon so I can "Enable" the "Disable Autoplay".

Thanks for reading. Your help is greatly appreciated B^>
Click to expand...

While on the GPO Control panel try this:
Exapnd:
[- ] Computer Configuration
[-] Administrative Templates
[-] System
Look in the right pane/window for : Turn Off
Autoplay and configure to your liking!
HTH,
nass
Click to expand...
 
Make sure this machine is clean by scanning for both malware and viruses.
Also log in as or with Administrative privileges not a limited user accounts
to do the changes.
How to Enable or Disable Automatically Running CD-ROMs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/155217

Restore Group Policy Snap-in
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/grouppolicy.reg
Or
Lift MMC/GPEDIT Snap-In Restrictions
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/mmc.reg
HTH,
nass
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WSR said:
XP Professional SP 3

My problem is that once I'm in the GPO Control Panel I don't see a System
Folder once I've expanded the Administrative Templates folder the only
folder that is viewable is "Windows Components".

Thanks for your reply.

nass said:
WSR said:
I want to turn off Autoplay on my laptop.

XP SP3

When I Run "gpedit.msc" I get the Group Policy editor.

I choose Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates - I don't see
a
System Folder (all that's viewable is a folder Windows Components).

What do I need to do to see the System Folder in the Group Policy Editor
to
view the Turn Off Autoplay icon so I can "Enable" the "Disable Autoplay".

Thanks for reading. Your help is greatly appreciated B^>
Click to expand...

While on the GPO Control panel try this:
Exapnd:
[- ] Computer Configuration
[-] Administrative Templates
[-] System
Look in the right pane/window for : Turn Off
Autoplay and configure to your liking!
HTH,
nass
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
WSR said:
I want to turn off Autoplay on my laptop.

XP SP3

When I Run "gpedit.msc" I get the Group Policy editor.

I choose Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates - I don't see a
System Folder (all that's viewable is a folder Windows Components).

What do I need to do to see the System Folder in the Group Policy Editor to
view the Turn Off Autoplay icon so I can "Enable" the "Disable Autoplay".

Thanks for reading. Your help is greatly appreciated B^>
Click to expand...


Open the Group Policy Editor (Start -> Run -> gpedit.msc).
Under Computer Configuration, right click on Administrative Templates.
Select Add/Remove Templates from the menu.
Note: You can also click on Administrative Templates so it's highlighted and
click on the Action menu on the toolbar to gain access to Add/Remove Templates.
In the Current Policy Templates box of Add/Remove Templates you should see the
following five templates listed.

conf
inetres
system
wmplayer
wuau

Click on the Add button if any are missing.

Once you've got the default templates added you should be able to access the
System settings.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Great job !! You solved the problem.

Now use your expertise to fix Brady's knee or better yet transplant his
brain into Matt Cassell.

Thanks for your help B^>
 
You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

WSR said:
Great job !! You solved the problem.

Now use your expertise to fix Brady's knee or better yet transplant his brain
into Matt Cassell.

Thanks for your help B^>
Click to expand...
 
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