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Prevent AutoPlay from remembering user choices.

Policy ID
DontSetAutoplayCheckbox
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Vista
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › AutoPlay Policies

Description

This policy setting allows you to prevent AutoPlay from remembering user's choice of what to do when a device is connected.

If you enable this policy setting, AutoPlay prompts the user to choose what to do when a device is connected.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, AutoPlay remembers user's choice of what to do when a device is connected.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerView registry values
  • DontSetAutoplayCheckboxREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerView registry values
  • DontSetAutoplayCheckboxREG_DWORD

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