How do I stop DVD playback from automatically starting?

Modified on: Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 12:57 PM

If you wish to not have a DVD automatically start upon inserting the disc into your player (AutoPlay), following these steps.

Ensure the DVD disc is loaded into your player and if you have an external DVD player, is also connected to your computer
Open File Explorer
Right click on the DVD drive and select Open AutoPlay
Select Take No Acton on the AutoPlay menu