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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.
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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kemical
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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.
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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