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[richc46]

Hi Again Calmat
Many times one problem can have many causes. I have seen a member in Seven Forum with this problem due to conflicting software. Try a clean boot and see if it helps.
Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup - Windows 7 Forums

I did not read all the posts in detail, but this is just the sort of problem that a system restore may help.

Based upon everything that you have tried, I do think that it is a registry problem that can be fixed by manually adjusting the registry or a System Restore. There are many references in Google re registry and auto play, but I would be reluctant to use them without expertise in registry.

 

[calmat]

hi rich

thanks for your info, I have not solved problem but my drive is still coming on, i just have to wait until it is ready to open. I am not experienced enough to go into the registry. Everyone has been brilliant with their help.


regards calmat

 

[wither 3]

I'm going to bow out of this one. I don't think that Autoplay is designed to view a hard drive when you connect it while the computer is running. I think that Autorun would be the feature that would do that and that's been disabled because of security problems for everything except optical drives. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

 

[calmat]

hello wither
I have to apologise to you and everyone because i sent you the wrong snippet.
It is AUTORUN that came on when I plugged in my external hard drive not
AUTOPLAY. Once again I do apologise for sending you all the wrong way.

regards calmat

 

[wither 3]

We're going to beat you around the head and brow with a wet noodle. :D

Based on your correction, I think my comments about autorun apply. Somebody can always tell me I'm wrong. I'm not an expert in any way.

 

[tom982]

We're going to beat you around the head and brow with a wet noodle. :D

Based on your correction, I think my comments about autorun apply. Somebody can always tell me I'm wrong. I'm not an expert in any way.

You most certainly are an expert! Everyone else here didn't pick up on this, and I don't know about the others, but I wasn't even aware of this update! Great job. Also, congrats on reaching 300 posts 20% of the way till your Gold Member badge!

 

[calmat]

hello wither

thanks for reply

regards calmat

 

[wither 3]

Thanks Tom982- It's going to be a while before I get to that gold status considering I've only been helping on a casual basis. The work in the other forum keeps me hopping.

 

[MilesAhead]

Thanks Tom982- It's going to be a while before I get to that gold status considering I've only been helping on a casual basis. The work in the other forum keeps me hopping.

Heh. Esp. with the slow post rate here. It's 1500 posts for gold here. By comparison Windows Eight forum it's a 5000 Post count. I don't have Windows 8 and it doesn't look like I'm getting it any time soon. Guess I can forget about Gold on W8.

 

[wither 3]

If you can make a contribution to the resolution of problems, the post count doesn't matter. You'll certainly make someone happy.

 

[MilesAhead]

If you can make a contribution to the resolution of problems, the post count doesn't matter. You'll certainly make someone happy.

Yeah, but it's not easy to solve problems on an OS you don't have, to try the fixes on. It's just conjecture unless it's a known problem on older OS.

 

[joesmith]

Solution for lost auto play menu in Vista

Hello everybody

I have my same problem but now I have found the solution:

All I have to do is :

Control Panel\Autoplay\ Check everything on the MEDIA LIST back to : ASK ME EVERY TIME

Then click on Save.

Try it and you'll see.

Best wishes to all of you!.

 

[tom982]

Hello joesmith and welcome to the forums

Thanks for sharing your solution with us! I'm sure others experiencing the same problem will appreciate your efforts

Tom

 

[joesmith]

Hello joesmith and welcome to the forums

Thanks for sharing your solution with us! I'm sure others experiencing the same problem will appreciate your efforts

Tom

Hello Tom,

You are very welcome! It's my pleasure to help people.
You have a nice day!

Joesmith