AutoPlay is a useful feature in Windows that starts playing content from a removable media device and performs pre-defined actions accordingly. However, if AutoPlay is not responding, When connecting a removable device We can help you troubleshoot. Whether AutoPlay is failing to appear due to incorrect settings or a malfunctioning Windows service, working your way through the troubleshooting tips below should help fix AutoPlay not working on Windows 11 once and for all. Let's get started.
1. Enable autoplay
Sometimes it's the simple things you overlook. Therefore, you should first check if Windows AutoPlay is enabled. You can try turning it off and back on.
Step 1: Right click start menu and select Settings from the list.
Step 2: Go to Bluetooth and Devices tab And click Autoplay On your right.
Step 3: Enable the toggle switch for Use autoplay for all media and devicesIf it's already running, try Turn it off and then back on..
Insert a removable device to test the auto-play feature and see if it works.
2. Enable notifications to play automatically
Windows 11 lets you manage notification preferences. Each app and service is individual. If you disable auto-start notifications, you won't receive any alerts when your computer detects a removable media device.
Follow the steps below to enable notifications to autoplay on Windows 11.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + I to turn on Settings app. in a System tab , Click Notifications.
Step 2: Scroll down to select Location and key enablement next to Autoplay.
Once enabled, test the autoplay feature again.
3. Configure the SHELL service to detect devices
The Shell Hardware Detection service is responsible for providing notifications for autostart hardware events. If the service isn't running in the background, autostart won't work. Here's how to fix it.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + R To open Run . dialog , And type services.msc , And press Enter.
Step 2: Locate Shell Hardware Detection Service Location Double click on it to open. Its characteristics.
Step 3: Change the startup type to Automatic and click Apply.
Restart your computer Then check if autoplay is working.
4. Reset autoplay settings
If the problem persists even after configuring the Shell Hardware Detection service, you can reset the autostart to start again. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Click Search code in Taskbar , And type Control Panel , And press Enter.
Step 2: Change the display type to big icons and click Autoplay.
Step 3: Click Reset all Default settings in the lower left corner.
5. Check group policy settings.
lets you Local Group Policy Editor Manage various system settings on Windows. If AutoPlay is disabled there, the feature won't work no matter what you do. Here's how to enable it.
Note that the Group Policy Editor is only available in Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows. Therefore, if you're using the Home edition of Windows 11 or Windows 10, skip this method.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + R to start Run dialog box. Write gpedit.msc 1. Open And press Enter.
Step 2: in Local Group Policy Editor window Use the right pane to move to the next folder.
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies
Step 3: Double click “Turn off autoplay” On your right.
Step 4: Locate broken and click Application.
Once you complete the above steps, AutoPlay should work again.
6. TWEAK Log Files
If you don't have access to the Local Group Policy Editor, you can use the following registry trick to fix the autorun issue on Windows 11.
Since the Registry Editor contains important files for Windows and its services, we recommend that you follow the steps carefully andBackup all registry files Before making any changes.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + S To open WindowsSearch. Type Registry Editor in the box and select Run as administrator.
Step 2: Click Yes when Control prompt appears in User Account (UAC).
Step 3: in Registry Editor window , use address bar At the top to move to the next key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer
Step 4: On your right, select NoDriveTypeAutoRun registration value location.
If you can't find it, right-click on it. Explorer key , and go to New , and select DWORD (32-bit) valueName it. NoDriveTypeAutoRun.
Step 5: Double click NoDriveTypeAutoRun. change value data His own 91 And click OK.
Get out of Registry Editor window Restart your computer to apply the changes. After that, AutoPlay should work as before.
Plug and play
AutoPlay can be very useful if you frequently connect USB drives, memory cards, CDs, and other media devices to your computer. Occasionally, the feature may fail to function and cause you inconvenience. However, it shouldn't take long to fix using the troubleshooting tips above.
