Are you a Windows 10 user? If yes, you must consider yourself lucky as Windows 10 gives you many amazing options that make life such a lot easy. And one such feature is AutoRun. Now, you may be thinking about what is AutoRun feature. This feature is incorporated in Windows 10 to automatically start some programs, open removable drives or play media files automatically when CDs, DVDs, or media cards are inserted. AutoRun includes a sub-feature, i.e., AutoPlay, which allows programs to play or run as soon because the media devices get attached to the pc (this feature is turned on by default in Windows 10).

AutoPlay could be annoying when media files like movies or music automatically insert CDs, DVDs, USB, etc. Therefore, if AutoRun or AutoPlay is annoying you while doing all of your crucial work, we have the answer to the way to disable the AutoRun feature in Windows 10. 

 

Methods to Turnoff AutoRun in Windows 10

If you would like to disable AutoRun in Windows 10, simply use the methods listed below.

  1.  Disable AutoRun using Registry Editor

You need to execute several actions in Windows 10 Registry Editor to disable AutoRun feature in Windows 10. Follow the given steps to turn off AutoRun in Windows 10.

  • Press Windows key + R from your keyboard and type Regedit in the Run window and click on ok to open Registry Editor. Disable AutoRun using Registry Editor.
  • Click HKEY_CURRENT_USER and follow the trail to succeed in the Policies folder.
  • Now, right-click within the right pane of the Registry Editor and make a new DWORD type value and name it “NoDriveTypeAutorun.”

 

  1. Disable AutoPlay in Windows 10

Another method to turn off AutoRun in Windows 10 operating systems is by doing it through Windows Settings. Follow the given steps to show off the AutoPlay in Windows 10:

 

  • Click the Windows icon, select the Settings option.
  • Select Devices (Bluetooth, printers, mouse) options from the Settings menu, and choose AutoPlay. 
  • Now, close up the AutoPlay switch.

 

Follow all the steps mentioned above carefully to turn off AutoRun in Windows 10. This feature is susceptible to malware attacks that cause data losses and corruption. So, always turn off this default setting to keep your computer and crucial data safe and secure.