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Question

How can I stop Youtube videos autoplaying before I click on.

Nov 1, 2013 12:22AM PDT

I subscribe to several Youtube channels and get email updates when new videos are available. Until recently I'd go through my email, click on those I wanted to see, the videos would open in a new tab but would not start until I clicked. Now the videos start automatically and I have to go to each tab to stop them until I'm ready to view. I'd very much like to go back to the previous system. Help me.

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OS, Player etc.
Nov 1, 2013 1:50AM PDT

What OS? What player? Did you check player settings...auto play etc????

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Chrome and this.
Nov 1, 2013 1:57AM PDT