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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about shell hardware detection focus on its role in automatically detecting and mounting USB devices, including MTP devices and removable drives. Users report that disabling the Shell Hardware Detection service can prevent unwanted popups like 'Do you want to scan and fix removable device?' but may also interfere with proper device detection and mounting. Alternative methods such as disabling AutoPlay or using Group Policy are compared. The tag covers troubleshooting scenarios where users want to control automatic mounting or scanning behavior without breaking device functionality.
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    How to stop Windows 11 File Explorer from auto mounting Android MTP device

    I need help with Windows 11 automatically mounting my Android MTP player in File Explorer. Whenever I connect the device, Windows mounts it right away. I want to use another MTP app, but there is a race condition between that app and Windows. I have already disabled AutoPlay in Settings →...
    • ganeshrnet
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    • android auto mount autoplay device enumeration device management file explorer group policy mtp mtp mounting portable registry shell hardware detection usb windows 11
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Disable popup "Do you want to scan and fix removable device""? Difference of 2 methods?

    When I plugin an external USB hard disc or USB stick it appears that Windows 7 pops up a dialog window asking me: "Do you want to scan and fix removable disc?" After reading a while in Internet I saw two methods for disabling these popups: 1.) Disabling service "Shell Hardware detection"...
    • pstein
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    • autoplay device recognition disk management external storage gpedit popup shell hardware detection usb windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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