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The thread discusses a Windows 7 user's issue with USB drives not auto-opening on their desktop, unlike their laptop. The original poster seeks help to enable auto-opening. A respondent suggests adjusting default media and device settings via the Control Panel, but the user points out there's no specific auto-play option for USB in that panel, and further clarification is provided that plugging in the device may be necessary for it to appear under device options. The overall tone is one of troubleshooting and seeking configuration solutions.
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Win7, 64 bit. When I insert a USB into my desktop computer, it doesn't auto open. However, when I insert it in my Win 7 laptop it does auto open. I would like to set my desktop computer so it auto opens a USB.
 

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if you open the control panel, click programs followed by 'change default settings for media and devices' (found under Default programs) you should find the setting on what you want to happen when a usb is plugged in.
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Hi,
if you open the control panel, click programs followed by 'change default settings for media and devices' (found under Default programs) you should find the setting on what you want to happen when a usb is plugged in.
 
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You may have to actually plug the device in. If you notice near the bottom you'll see the heading 'Device that you connected to your computer will be listed here'.

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