Let's look at how to change it.
XP -> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=XP+change+autoplay+settings
Vista -> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=Vista+change+autoplay+settings
Use the article you like.
Bob
I recently reformatted a flash drive by mistake and since then I've noticed when I put it into the USB port I automatically get a window showing me the drive's contents. I was just curious why this is now happening? Thanks

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