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Action upon inserting memory key into usb
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When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. |
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On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote:
windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. |
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Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message ups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. |
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On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote:
Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message ups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. |
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Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message ups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. |
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On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote:
Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. |
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Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. |
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On Mar 1, 1:01 pm, "C.M.G." wrote:
Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. Not especially. As far as I know, these devices typically don't REALLY require you to use the "Safely Remove...", as long as you don't pull the device out while it's in actual use (i.e. reading or writing). Either way I'd expect to see a Device Manager entry for the device - solid color if it's plugged in, and hidden (grayed-out) if not. Using "Safely Remove..." would not eliminate the hidden Device Manager entry. Now, all the memory keys/cards I've used show up as "Mass Storage Devices", so I don't understand why you wouldn't have an entry in Device Manager. What you can do is open Device Manager while your key is not plugged in, then plug it in while viewing Device Manager and see which new entry pops up at that moment. Keep in mind that my suggestion was just something to try - I can't say that I'm totally confident that it would solve your problem. The logic is that if we uninstall the device then perhaps we'd be getting rid of any lingering definition that may exist in the Registry. |
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Bill, The device manager shows a USB mass storage device while the memory key is plugged in. If I "safely uninstall it" while still leaving it plugged in, the entry is shown with a yellow exclamation mark next to it. If I remove it from the port, that entry disappears, regardless of whether I show hidden devices or not. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 1, 1:01 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. Not especially. As far as I know, these devices typically don't REALLY require you to use the "Safely Remove...", as long as you don't pull the device out while it's in actual use (i.e. reading or writing). Either way I'd expect to see a Device Manager entry for the device - solid color if it's plugged in, and hidden (grayed-out) if not. Using "Safely Remove..." would not eliminate the hidden Device Manager entry. Now, all the memory keys/cards I've used show up as "Mass Storage Devices", so I don't understand why you wouldn't have an entry in Device Manager. What you can do is open Device Manager while your key is not plugged in, then plug it in while viewing Device Manager and see which new entry pops up at that moment. Keep in mind that my suggestion was just something to try - I can't say that I'm totally confident that it would solve your problem. The logic is that if we uninstall the device then perhaps we'd be getting rid of any lingering definition that may exist in the Registry. |
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On Mar 2, 1:07 am, "C.M.G." wrote:
Bill, The device manager shows a USB mass storage device while the memory key is plugged in. If I "safely uninstall it" while still leaving it plugged in, the entry is shown with a yellow exclamation mark next to it. If I remove it from the port, that entry disappears, regardless of whether I show hidden devices or not. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 1, 1:01 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. Not especially. As far as I know, these devices typically don't REALLY require you to use the "Safely Remove...", as long as you don't pull the device out while it's in actual use (i.e. reading or writing). Either way I'd expect to see a Device Manager entry for the device - solid color if it's plugged in, and hidden (grayed-out) if not. Using "Safely Remove..." would not eliminate the hidden Device Manager entry. Now, all the memory keys/cards I've used show up as "Mass Storage Devices", so I don't understand why you wouldn't have an entry in Device Manager. What you can do is open Device Manager while your key is not plugged in, then plug it in while viewing Device Manager and see which new entry pops up at that moment. Keep in mind that my suggestion was just something to try - I can't say that I'm totally confident that it would solve your problem. The logic is that if we uninstall the device then perhaps we'd be getting rid of any lingering definition that may exist in the Registry. Hmmm... that behaviour is different from I see on my machine. Anyway, in that case I suppose you can do the UNINSTALL while the key is plugged in, then reboot. Reinsert the key and see if there's any difference. If that fails (or perhaps even before trying the above, if you prefer), do the following: - Start Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK - Computer Configuration Administrative Templates System - In the right-hand panel right-click on "Turn off Autoplay" and select Properties - Under the Settings tab, select "All Drives" in the "Turn off Autoplay on:" box, and make sure you select "Disabled" in the list of choices you can make. Click "Apply" and exit the Group Policy Editor. If the choice was not already "Disabled", then perhaps this will help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'm lost. |
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On Mar 2, 3:23 am, "bxf" wrote:
On Mar 2, 1:07 am, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, The device manager shows a USB mass storage device while the memory key is plugged in. If I "safely uninstall it" while still leaving it plugged in, the entry is shown with a yellow exclamation mark next to it. If I remove it from the port, that entry disappears, regardless of whether I show hidden devices or not. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Mar 1, 1:01 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. Not especially. As far as I know, these devices typically don't REALLY require you to use the "Safely Remove...", as long as you don't pull the device out while it's in actual use (i.e. reading or writing). Either way I'd expect to see a Device Manager entry for the device - solid color if it's plugged in, and hidden (grayed-out) if not. Using "Safely Remove..." would not eliminate the hidden Device Manager entry. Now, all the memory keys/cards I've used show up as "Mass Storage Devices", so I don't understand why you wouldn't have an entry in Device Manager. What you can do is open Device Manager while your key is not plugged in, then plug it in while viewing Device Manager and see which new entry pops up at that moment. Keep in mind that my suggestion was just something to try - I can't say that I'm totally confident that it would solve your problem. The logic is that if we uninstall the device then perhaps we'd be getting rid of any lingering definition that may exist in the Registry. Hmmm... that behaviour is different from I see on my machine. Anyway, in that case I suppose you can do the UNINSTALL while the key is plugged in, then reboot. Reinsert the key and see if there's any difference. If that fails (or perhaps even before trying the above, if you prefer), do the following: - Start Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK - Computer Configuration Administrative Templates System - In the right-hand panel right-click on "Turn off Autoplay" and select Properties - Under the Settings tab, select "All Drives" in the "Turn off Autoplay on:" box, and make sure you select "Disabled" in the list of choices you can make. Click "Apply" and exit the Group Policy Editor. If the choice was not already "Disabled", then perhaps this will help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'm lost. An apology may be in order here. Something suddenly reminded me that the Group Policy Editor is available only on Win XP Pro, so you wouldn't be able to follow my last suggestion if you're using XP Home. Sorry. |
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Bill, I am actually running xp pro, but here's the solution. I plugged in the memory key, uninstalled it in device manager, removed it, rebooted, plugged it in, "autoinstall," all works fine now! Thanks for your help! Clem. "bxf" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 2, 3:23 am, "bxf" wrote: On Mar 2, 1:07 am, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, The device manager shows a USB mass storage device while the memory key is plugged in. If I "safely uninstall it" while still leaving it plugged in, the entry is shown with a yellow exclamation mark next to it. If I remove it from the port, that entry disappears, regardless of whether I show hidden devices or not. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Mar 1, 1:01 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, In your prior instructions, did you mean for me to remove the memory key without first going through the "safely remove hardware" routine? Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 28, 9:32 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks again for your help. It turns out that there are no hidden USB mass storage devices. That's strange! I'd expect at least one entry, since you've use your memory key previously. If it's not categorized as a USB Mass Storage Device, then what is it? Sorry, I've gt nothing more to offer. However, there is a USB card reader that uses a non-xp driver. I suspect that this might be the culprit, and I will look for an updated driver. I'll write again if this does not fix the problem. Clem. "bxf" wrote in message groups.com... On Feb 27, 1:23 pm, "C.M.G." wrote: Bill, Thanks for your reply. I have set the appropriate action, rebooted the machine, checked the settings (they are still correct), but the specified actions are still not executed. Any idea what else to try? Thanks, Clem. "bxf" wrote in message roups.com... On Feb 27, 1:49 am, "C.M.G." wrote: windows xp When I insert a memory key into the USB port on my laptop, a folder with the contents of the root directory on the memory key automatically opens. When I insert the same memory key into the USB on my desktop, nothing happens. I have to go to "my computer" and click the removable drive icon to open the root directory. How can I restore the setting for the default action upon memory key insertion, so that the folder opens automatically? Thank you, Clem. Once you have the key inserted and recognized by Explorer, right-click on the drive, then Properties AutoPlay tab, and select the desired action.. Ironically, my problem has always been turning AutoPlay OFF. There are several ways of doing this globally, but my experience is that not all of the "documented" techniques work all the time. Did you at any time turn off AutoPlay globally? Is it invoked when you insert a CD, for example? If inserting a CD does not invoke AutoPlay, then I'd assume it is OFF, and then Google for an appropriate way to turn it back ON. If you know for a fact that AutoPlay is not OFF, then I'd TRY the following: 1. Remove your memory key from the USB slot 2. In Command Prompt, type Devmgmt.msc set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 3. Go to Device Manager, click on VIEW and select Show Hidden Devices 4. Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and UNINSTALL every grayed- out "USB Mass Storage Device" entry 5. Reboot and retry you key The above procedure will result in a message "New Hardware Detected" when you subsequently reconnect a device that was not connected at the time you did the above. This should present no problems. Not especially. As far as I know, these devices typically don't REALLY require you to use the "Safely Remove...", as long as you don't pull the device out while it's in actual use (i.e. reading or writing). Either way I'd expect to see a Device Manager entry for the device - solid color if it's plugged in, and hidden (grayed-out) if not. Using "Safely Remove..." would not eliminate the hidden Device Manager entry. Now, all the memory keys/cards I've used show up as "Mass Storage Devices", so I don't understand why you wouldn't have an entry in Device Manager. What you can do is open Device Manager while your key is not plugged in, then plug it in while viewing Device Manager and see which new entry pops up at that moment. Keep in mind that my suggestion was just something to try - I can't say that I'm totally confident that it would solve your problem. The logic is that if we uninstall the device then perhaps we'd be getting rid of any lingering definition that may exist in the Registry. Hmmm... that behaviour is different from I see on my machine. Anyway, in that case I suppose you can do the UNINSTALL while the key is plugged in, then reboot. Reinsert the key and see if there's any difference. If that fails (or perhaps even before trying the above, if you prefer), do the following: - Start Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK - Computer Configuration Administrative Templates System - In the right-hand panel right-click on "Turn off Autoplay" and select Properties - Under the Settings tab, select "All Drives" in the "Turn off Autoplay on:" box, and make sure you select "Disabled" in the list of choices you can make. Click "Apply" and exit the Group Policy Editor. If the choice was not already "Disabled", then perhaps this will help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'm lost. An apology may be in order here. Something suddenly reminded me that the Group Policy Editor is available only on Win XP Pro, so you wouldn't be able to follow my last suggestion if you're using XP Home. Sorry. |
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