Disable autoplay / autorun in Mac OS X?

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Disable autoplay / autorun in Mac OS X?

I would like to disable the "feature" that automatically opens the install folder when a CD or DVD is inserted into the mac. Is this possible? And is it possible to disable it just for single user accounts rather than system wide? Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.5), 2.8 GHz C2D 4 GB RAM 320 GB 7200 HD, 16 GB iPhone 3G (black)

Posted on Dec 27, 2008 6:10 AM

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Allan Eckert

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Dec 27, 2008 8:52 AM in response to JMF

Hi JMF;

If you open System Preferences > CDs & DVDs that allows you to change what happens media is inserted in to the optical drive.

Allan

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JMF Author

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Dec 27, 2008 12:55 PM in response to Allan Eckert

Thanks, but I think that is more for blank discs. I meant retail discs that automatically open a folder with an install program or something. I'd rather the disc just show up on the desktop for younger kids, as not to confuse them or have them try to open the installer.

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