How to reset Windows 11’s AutoPlay Settings – Guide
Windows 11 PCs now offer users the ability to control how AutoPlay interacts with removable drives and memory cards. To disable AutoPlay or adjust its operation, simply connect the drive or card to your PC and you will be prompted by Windows to choose how you want it to access or play the material.
How to reset autoplay settings in Windows 11
Windows 11 users can reset their autoplay settings with a few simple steps.
To access AutoPlay, open the settings and select “Bluetooth & Devices” from the sidebar.
You can disable AutoPlay by changing the switch in the AutoPlay settings to “Off”.
To customize how AutoPlay handles removable drives and memory cards, locate the “Choose AutoPlay Defaults” section in the settings menu, which contains two drop-down menus.
If you click the “Removable Drive” menu, you’ll find various options, depending on your installed programs.
Head to the Windows Settings app to adjust your storage settings.
No action is required when plugging in a drive - it will not automatically launch any programs or files, but the drive can still be accessed through File Explorer.
Connecting a removable drive will open a File Explorer window, allowing you to view the files it contains.
A menu prompting users to decide how to manage newly connected drives now appears when they ask, “Is this going to blow up?”
Select the one that works best for you.
Users can access a range of memory card options by clicking the “Memory Card” drop-down menu. Depending on installed applications, options may vary.
Windows 11 Photos app now allows users to quickly and easily import photos and videos from their memory cards.
OneDrive allows users to easily transfer photos and videos from their memory cards to the cloud, providing a secure storage space for their media.
Windows Media Player can automatically play media files stored on a memory card.
Users of certain devices will not have to worry about autoplay being activated when they insert a memory card, as no action is required on their part.
Open the File Explorer to view files stored on the memory card.
When inserting a memory card, it’s important to ask yourself how you’d like to handle it.
You have the freedom to select the option that best suits your needs.
Final note
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