Program launch when USB device inserted

[hksk]

Hi,

How can I modify the way XP handles a newly (but previously installed) USB device?

Currently XP launches MusicMatch (which came with the hi-fi) when I plug in my Philips Micro HiFi's USB connection. But I dont want to use Musicmatch all the time.

Any way I can add a different program to the "launch" list? Or just delete MusicMatch from the launch list so I start it manually if I wanted to?

Thanks.

hksk

 

[bcastner]

Open "My Computer", and right click on the device, Properties. This will allow you to adjust the "AutoPlay" assignments made.

You might also want to:

. do a repair of AutoPlay. MS has a hidden gem in the utility for download called "AutoFix" Discussion here:

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBN/tip6900/rh6952.htm

. consider re-doing some File Associations. Dough Knox has a wonderful site and quick fixes to download:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

 

[hksk]

Hi bcastner,

That seems to only work for disk drives but not audio devices - similar with the AutoFix utility.

File association doesnt seem to be what I'm after too - what I need is one that can bring up that box that says "Device Connected" and "Select the program to launch for this action" when you plug the device in.

Thanks.

hksk

 

[micker377]

My Computer > right click on any removable drive > properties > autoplay > change setting to "prompt". Now you will be asked what to do everytime a removable drive is accessed. If you don't want "Juke Box", you will have to do as bcastner says and change your associations.

 

[hksk]

Micker377:
I just checked every media type in there (DVD Video, CD, etc etc) and they all already have "prompt" selected.

Note my case is different - I am not inserting a new media into an existing drive/device. I am inserting a new device.

Thanks.