Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P28: As more and more software becomes available and computers increase in complexity, problems with performance are cer- tain to arise. If your PC is misbehaving, don’t let it ruin your book explains how to make the best out of your PC by using PC Pitstop Optimize, which cures many PC “sicknesses” with- out the need for upgrading or replacing your existing PC. | Chapter 10 Customizing Windows for Your Personal Preferences 117 Disable AutoPlay Some people prefer to have Windows take no action when they insert a disc into their CD or DVD drive. If you want to disable AutoPlay you have a few options. For Windows XP Home Edition 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. If this icon is not available click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows and click My Computer. If you can t find the My Computer icon anywhere do the following a. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop. b. Select Properties. c. A window opens. Click the Desktop tab. d. Near the bottom of the window click the Customize Desktop button. e. Another window opens. On the General tab beneath Desktop Icons place a checkmark in the My Computer box. f. Click the OK button. g. You are returned to the previous screen. Click the Apply button. h. Click the OK button. i. The My Computer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click it. 2. A window opens. Right-click the icon for your CD DVD burner or other media device. 3. Select Properties. 4. A window opens. Click the AutoPlay tab. 5. A drop-down menu appears that allows you to choose between seven categories Music Files Pictures Video Files Mixed Content Music CD DVD Movie and Blank CD. Use this menu to select one of the categories. 6. Under the Actions heading click the Select an Action to Perform button. 7. Click Take No Action. 8. Repeat this process for each of the seven categories. 118 Part III Bonus Material 9. When you are finished click the Apply button. 10. Click the OK button. For Windows XP Professional Edition 1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows. 2. Click Run. 3. A window opens. Type in the blank and then click the OK button or press the Enter key. 4. The Group Policy window will open. In the left window pane below the words Computer Configuration doubleclick the Administrative Templates folder. 5. Single-click the System folder. 6. In the .
