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AskWoody LoungerTo: jwoods
How do I get to “Options”? -
WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTo all respondents:
Thank you all. You were all on the right track. Removing the IObit programs solved my problem.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerThere is a check box a the top of the AutoPlay screen which is for using AutoPlay for all media and devices. When that box is checked, my problem was solved.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTO: Calimanco
At the AutoPlay screen there is a check box at the top that says “Use AutoPlay for all devices and media”. Checking that box solved the problem. All is fixed and going well. Problem solved.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTO: Calimanco:
At the top of the AutoPlay Screen is a check box that says “Use AutoPlay for all media and devices”. Checking that box. solved my problem. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTO: Calimanco
On the AutoPlay setting there is a check box at the top of the screen that says “Use AutoPlay for all media and devices”. Checking that box solved the problem I was having. So the problem has been corrected. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody Loungerto
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerThe Fix it to repair Autoplay is only for 32 bit systems – my system is 64 bit.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerHi, Jim
I just ordered a Seagate 1TB SATA 30 Desktop 3.5 inch internal hard which should arrive at my home tomorrow. I ordered it from Staples, so if it doesn’t fit or work out, I can return it to the local store for a full refund. My only concern at this point is the space and connections in my computer. Hopefully everything will work out. Comments?
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerHi, Jim
I guess I’ll accept your suggestion and buy a SATA drive. Presumably it’ll fit in the same space as my current drive.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTo:mrjimphelps:
I’m running Win7 SP1 and I assume the DVD drive id IDE. I’ll have to open the system case to check cable connections. I’ll do that tomorrow and get back to you then. (I lived in Phelps, Wisconsin a while ago.). -
WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTo Calimanco:
All Control PanelAuto Play items are set to “Ask me very time” -
WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerTo: Coochin
Everything in Device Manager (including the DVD RW)shows up to be “Working correctly”. -
WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerRolandJS – Perhaps Win7 Pro gives you a “pop-up” if it can’t read an external drive. However Win7 Home Premium does not have that facility or capability. So I didn’t get an option to have Win7 fix the problem – which eventually was fixed the “hard way”. But thanks for your response.
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WSlodidad1
AskWoody LoungerI formatted the problem drive and stored a system image on it. Everything’s fine now! Problem’s solved. Thanks for your guidance and input. You guys are great!
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