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  1. DIVIDEDTRIPOD75
    DividedTripod75 Win User

    Is AutoPlay dangerous in regards to USB flash drives? And what's the difference between...


    It's my understanding that ''back in the day'' AutoRun was a risk factor for malware infections via USB flash drives and as such the feature was later disabled by default.I'm currently running Windows 11 and I can see that AutoPlay is enabled by default in my settings. If there is a difference between AutoRun and AutoPlay I would like to know what that is?I would also like to know why AutoPlay is enabled by default if it has the same inherent risks as AutoRun in regards to USB devices?I'm not very tech literate so I'd appreciate simplified answers where possible, thanks.

    :)
     
    DividedTripod75, Apr 22, 2023
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  2. WALENE
    Walene Win User

    Formatting a usb flash drive for autoplay

    How to format a usb flash drive for autoplay when connected to other devices like karaoke machine
     
    Walene, Apr 22, 2023
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  3. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User
    USB Flash drive made bootable

    Hi Nelson,

    Check if there is any slide switch on the side that provides write protection. It show's a closed and open lock on each side. We suggest to follow these steps below:

    • Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
    • Click Start, type devmgmt.msc in the Search textbox and press Enter.
    • Find Disk Drives and expand it.
    • Find the USB flash drive you want to format, and double-click it. It opens the
      Properties dialog box.
    • Click Policies tab.
    • By default, the Optimize for quick removal option selected, switch it to Optimize for performance and then press
      OK.
    • Now open Computer. Right click on the USB Flash Drive and select Format. The Format dialog box now appears.
    • Select NTFS in the File System field.
    • Press Start and wait while the process will be completed.

    You can also connect the USB drive on a different computer and try formatting.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Martin Bar, Apr 22, 2023
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  4. GURU KIRAN G
    Guru Kiran G Win User

    Is AutoPlay dangerous in regards to USB flash drives? And what's the difference between...

    Program doesn't exist for Autoplay

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to set the Autoplay settings and check if it helps.

    Follow the steps below.

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control Panel.
    • Go to Control Panel and locate AutoPlay.
    • In AutoPlay settings make sure that you check Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
    • Next click the Reset all defaults button. Your Autoplay settings should be reset to default.

    Is AutoPlay dangerous in regards to USB flash drives? And what's the difference between... autoplay-problems-windows-10.png

    • Insert USB or DVD to see if Autoplay is working.

    You can also try downloading Windows Media Player 10

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=20426

    Hope this helps.

    Regards,

    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Apr 22, 2023
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