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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