Windows 7 Windows DVD maker won't run on autoplay

[peteyshin]

When I insert a blank dvd, I made the setting so that everytime I did, autoplay would start windows dvd maker. However, now an error message pops up saying, "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel."

I can't find windows dvd maker in the default programs control panel to make an association, and came to the conclusion that maybe something was accidently delete in the registry.

I went to "Set your default programs" and the dvd maker program isn't listed under there. I searched forums and found that to add a program to the default programs, you need to do something under regedit. If I can get the dvd maker under the default programs list, I can make an association in the Default Programs control panel so it autoplays when I stick a blank dvd in my drive.

Is there any other way? Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

To resolve the issue where Windows DVD Maker is not showing up in the Default Programs control panel for autoplay settings with a blank DVD, you can try the following steps:

1. Checking Default Programs:
   • Go to the "Control Panel" on your computer.
   • Click on "Default Programs."
   • Check if Windows DVD Maker appears in the list of programs that you can set as default for specific actions.
   []Registry Edit:
   • Be cautious while editing the registry as it contains critical system settings.
   • Press Windows Key + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DVD\shell\DVDMaker\command in the Registry Editor.
   • Check if the default value of command is correctly set to point to the Windows DVD Maker executable. This should be something like "C:\Program Files\Windows DVD Maker\DVDMaker.exe" "%L".
   []Associating Windows DVD Maker:
   • If you find that Windows DVD Maker is not associated correctly, you can try associating it manually:
     • Right-click on a blank DVD drive.
     • Select "Open Autoplay."
     • Choose "Windows DVD Maker" from the list of programs and select it to associate with blank DVDs.
   []Reinstalling Windows DVD Maker:
   • If you still encounter issues, you might consider reinstalling Windows DVD Maker:
     • Go to the "Control Panel" > "Programs" > "Programs and Features."
     • Click on "Turn Windows features on or off" on the left panel.
     • Look for "Windows DVD Maker" in the list and check the box if it's unchecked. This will install or activate Windows DVD Maker on your system.
   []Alternative Software:
   • As an alternative, if Windows DVD Maker is not working correctly, you can use third-party software like ImgBurn, BurnAware, or DVD Flick, which offer similar functionalities for creating DVDs. Trying these steps should help you resolve the issue with autoplay and associations for Windows DVD Maker. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask!