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AutoPlay on my External HD on XP computer keeps popping up
One of my external HD's on my XP computer---about every 30-60 minutes or so--is searched in Autoplay without me doing a thing. It's damn annoying as every time it does this have to click Cancel..
OK, so I selected the HD > Properties > Autoplay tab. Fine, but what do I do this to prevent this from happening?
Thanks.
OK, so I selected the HD > Properties > Autoplay tab. Fine, but what do I do this to prevent this from happening?
Thanks.
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Flubbster...
Where exactly is the Autorun.inf file? I did search and could not locate it.
Where exactly is the Autorun.inf file? I did search and could not locate it.
If it is there, it will be in the root folder of the drive, such as E:\ or F:\
Be aware that it may be hidden. Turn on "View hidden files and folders" under tools>folder options
Be aware that it may be hidden. Turn on "View hidden files and folders" under tools>folder options
johnb6767
Your information goes along with what I stated in my post.
I do not think that you are going to find an
Autorun file.
Could be mistaking, but I do not think that you are going to find one.
You are dealing with a HDD not a CD.
It is most likely an issue with your drive itself.
Carrzkiss
Your information goes along with what I stated in my post.
I do not think that you are going to find an
Autorun file.
Could be mistaking, but I do not think that you are going to find one.
You are dealing with a HDD not a CD.
It is most likely an issue with your drive itself.
Carrzkiss
flubster.
I have 4 External USB Connected drives.
There is 10 Partitions between the 4 drives.
And I have never seen no autorun files no where in the drives.
Where are you finding these files at?
They are no hidden, as I have my drives to show everything.
confused :/
Carrzkiss
I have 4 External USB Connected drives.
There is 10 Partitions between the 4 drives.
And I have never seen no autorun files no where in the drives.
Where are you finding these files at?
They are no hidden, as I have my drives to show everything.
confused :/
Carrzkiss
If they are not there, then that is good. It means you are NOT infected with the autorun virus. That is the most common reason for this problem.
Have you eliminated the possibility of it being a virus. We had lot of computers doing this at work.
If you are sure its not a virus, Here are some other possiblities:
1)BackUp agent on your HD waking up?(Seagate HD?)
2)A loose connection on your HD (USB or power cord).
3) The USB port on your computer? Does the problem persist even if you plug the HD to another USB port or another computer?
By any chance, did you notice if the files on your external HD are inaccessible before the autorun pops up?
Check all connections to your HD and your computer. Runing this wizard might help
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en
I dislike even doing it once a day when my computer boots up in the morning.
Good luck to you
If you are sure its not a virus, Here are some other possiblities:
1)BackUp agent on your HD waking up?(Seagate HD?)
2)A loose connection on your HD (USB or power cord).
3) The USB port on your computer? Does the problem persist even if you plug the HD to another USB port or another computer?
By any chance, did you notice if the files on your external HD are inaccessible before the autorun pops up?
Check all connections to your HD and your computer. Runing this wizard might help
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad&DisplayLang=en
I dislike even doing it once a day when my computer boots up in the morning.
Good luck to you
"johnb6767
Your information goes along with what I stated in my post."
Im sorry to disagree, but I dont see anwhere you have stated to look at Power Management..... If I missed it, I apologize.
IMHO, powering issues to me indicates a powered HUB perhaps not getting enough juice, not power management on the hubs....
Your information goes along with what I stated in my post."
Im sorry to disagree, but I dont see anwhere you have stated to look at Power Management..... If I missed it, I apologize.
IMHO, powering issues to me indicates a powered HUB perhaps not getting enough juice, not power management on the hubs....
IT's caused by the drive being rediscovered by Windows due to some temporary disconnection. Either because the USB hub is underpowered, the USB connection is loose, or the drive's power is not stable.
You can remove Autorun from any or all drive letters by configuring windows using the TweakUI tool from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx
It's an awesome tool, which I highly recommend.
You can remove Autorun from any or all drive letters by configuring windows using the TweakUI tool from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/Downloads/powertoys/Xppowertoys.mspx
It's an awesome tool, which I highly recommend.
http://www.protectorplus.com/download/cleanautorun.exe
You may want to plug in any memory stick that you have used recently and allow the program to clean everything.