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You will need Tweak UI, a tool created by Microsoft for customizing options in Windows, to properly disable AutoPlay for all drives. You can download Tweak UI from the following location:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Once you have installed Tweak UI, access the Start Menu > Programs > PowerToys for Windows XP > Tweak UI. Once the application is open, please do the following:
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