Connect USB stick without asking
When you connect the USB stick, the "Automatic playback" window appears. So that you can insert the stick without the annoying demand, we will tell you a smart trick.
Connect the USB stick without asking - so it'll work
- Press the key combination [Windows] + [R] and enter "services.msc" in the search bar.
- In the "Services" window, look for "Shell hardware detection" and open the service with a double click.
- Now change the start type to "Deactivated" and click on the "Exit" button in the service status.
- Now click on "Ok" and close the window again.
- From now on, the "Automatic playback" message no longer appears.
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