Windows 10: How to turn of videos from autoplaying in search box?

I'm having an issue where videos are playing at random, when using the search box bottom toolbar, Windows 10. When I search for a file name with a word that happens to be in the news, it will blast a live video on the topic. I have searched everywhere and can't manage to turn it off. It's also not every single time, I can't reproduce it now on command, for example, but is frequent and jarring enough to be an issue in a work environment. When I click the video that's playing in the search bar, it opens the video in Microsoft Edge. In Microsoft Edge settings, autoplay has already been set to b

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I have turned off Autoplay but the Ads still Autoplay.

Hi Terry,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

What Ads are you referring to and how are you trying to access them?

Run SFC scan and then try to turn off Autoplay.

• Open command prompt and type the commands below (Type it in Search or Press Windows Logo Key+X. Click on Command Prompt admin).

sfc /scannow

2. Close the Command Prompt window.

Go to Search. Type Control Panel, then click on it to open. Click on AutoPlay and check the options accordingly:

To turn AutoPlay on, select the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box.

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To turn AutoPlay off, clear the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box.

Please get back to us with the required information to assist you further.

 

autoplay feature

Hi Drivhardd,

Thank you for posting your queries in Microsoft Community.

Please answer the following question for better clarification on the issues.

1. Do you have any issues? Do you see any error message?

I suggest you to follow the steps given below to fix this.



a) Open AutoPlay by pressing Windows key + W,

b) Enter AutoPlay in the search box, Click on Settings, and then click on AutoPlay.

c) In the drop-down list next to the device or type of media, choose Open folder to view files.

d) Please Check the Option Use Autoplay for all media and devices.

e) Click on Save.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.

 

actin centre autoplay does not work

Hi Michael,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you with the issue.

Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue. Follow the below steps.

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  Type Autoplay on the search bar and select Autoplay settings
  
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  Turn on the Autoplay and also Choose Autoplay Default.
  
  

Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.