If you want to adjust the automatic playback, you can quickly search for help to adjust the AutoPlay in Windows 111.) ... The new autoplay settings via the Windows 11 settings!
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(Image-1) Automatic playback on Windows 11! |
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2.) Classic autoplay settings via the control panel!
1. shortcut Windows + R + control
2. Press the F3 key, enter the text "automatic" or "auto"
3. And easily adjust the automatic playback, or disable it completely
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Tip:
In Windows, if you hold down the SHIFT key while connecting devices to your computer or inserting media, autoplay opens regardless of the default setting.
In Windows, if you hold down the SHIFT key while connecting devices to your computer or inserting media, autoplay opens regardless of the default setting.
(Image-2) Classic adjust Auto-Play settings under Windows 11! |
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3.) What should I watch out for with automatic playback on Windows 11?
If you deactivate automatic playback, the next time you insert a memory card or connect a removable storage device you will not be asked what to do, the AutoPlay will no longer respond because you have just configured it that way. If you ever need to re-enable AutoPlay or tweak the settings, just open Settings and navigate to the AutoPlay and change them!If you have to change the auto-play settings often, why not create desktop buttons / shortcuts right away!
1. Keyboard shortcut Windows + D to focus
on the desktop 2. Click on a free space on the desktop
3. As always ► New ► Create shortcut
4. As a target ms-settings: autoplay
5. As a name for example auto-play or "automatic playback"
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(Image-3) The AutoPlay as a desktop button on Windows 11! |
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FAQ 154: Updated on: 21 September 2021 10:16