Unwanted application is launched when inserting USB / CD

Problem

When inserting a USB or CD into the computer an application is launched that is unwanted.

Cause

Windows (or a third party application) has saved an AutoPlay option that sets a program to launch.

Solution

Open up the Start Menu and type “AutoPlay”, this can also be found in the Control panel if looking at all items (select view by: large/small icons).
Then choose the appropriate action that you wish each item to take.
For example select “Do nothing” if you don’t want any application to pop up.

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