How do I get a response to a question in this group?

[calvin]

I don't mean to whine but I have asked a couple of questions (I
considered valid), in this group and never recieved any response.
Is there something I don't know? Here's the last question, posted 9
days ago. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Calvin

"OP Sys = Windows XP Prof. (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:
Service Pack 2)

I previously de-activated all autoplay functions using the
"Properties" dialog for the CD/DVD player recorder in "My Computer".
Now I want to re-activate the autoplay for certain types (movies,
audio), and have changed the setting for these types in the CD/DVD
properties but it has had no effect on how the system handles these
file types. Inserting a CD/DVD has no effect. Nothing, Nada. Any
advice?
Thanks,
Calvin"

P.S. Flame retardant has been applied to this post.
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[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Perhaps if you posted your question in the proper/correct newsgroup, you
might get an answer. Functional CD/DVD ROMs are not a part of Office (except
to install it and that doesn't count).

Try posting your question in the appropriate Windows newsgroup.

 

[calvin]

Perhaps I didn't state my question correctly. This is a WINDOWS XP
function. When a cd or DVD is inserted, WINDOWS displays a dialog
box asking how to handle the CD/DVD. I would like to restore this
function to WINDOWS. This IS NOT a function of the CD/DVD player.
Did you even read the question?
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[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

And did YOU read the name of this newsgroup?
**microsoft.public.office.misc**, not Windows.

Perhaps you are the one who needs to do a bit more reading?

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Asking in the correct newsgroup ensures that your question is exposed to
those with the right expertise. You'll tend to find folks who know a good
deal about Office here, but fewer who know their way around feisty Windows
problems.

I'm not a Windows shell expert, but I found this though searching, and it
might help:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...B6-E8FA-45C4-A171-1B389CFACDAD&displaylang=en

Autoplay Repair Wizard
Brief Description
The Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard scans your computer devices to find
defective AutoPlay settings, and attempts to fix those it finds.

I hope this helps...

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

You done said that real purty, Herb!

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

 

[calvin]

Thank you Herb, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Your suggestion
fixed my problem. My apologies to Ms. Paules and the group for
misunderstanding the group function. I will endeavor in the future,
to be more attentive to that function before posting.

Best regards,

Calvin
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[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

We all have made mistakes. Unfortunately when we do them online those
mistakes seem to be magnified. If this is the worst mistake you ever make,
you are indeed a blessed individual. Now, go have a good day!