AutoPlay in Windows 8 FAQ
“AutoPlay lets you choose an action for different kinds of media when you plug in a device, insert media, or receive content from another person using Tap and Send. You can set AutoPlay to open different kinds of content, such as photos, music and video on different kinds of media, such as drives, CDs or DVDs.”
Our AutoPlay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) covers the following:
- What is AutoPlay?
- How do I change the AutoPlay action for a device or type of media?
- How do I choose an AutoPlay action for the content I receive after tapping my device with another using Tap and Send?
- A notification appeared telling me to choose what I want to do with my device, media or content, but it disappeared. What should I do?
- How can I stop AutoPlay from asking me which application I want to use?
- How do I make sure that I'm always asked to choose an action for a device or type of media?
- Why don't some devices appear under Devices in AutoPlay?
- How can I open AutoPlay, even if the default setting doesn't open it?
Rob