The ms-settings:autoplay setting in Windows 10 und 11 allows users to configure the autoplay options for different media and device types.
Autoplay is a feature that automatically suggests how certain media types (such as photos, music, or videos) should be opened or treated when a corresponding device or media is connected.
1. ms-settings:autoplay
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:autoplay
1. Use the Windows R key combination.2. Simply use the command: ms-settings:autoplay
(You can also use the command for a desktop shortcut.)
3. Confirm by pressing the OK button or [Enter].
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The settings explained above are now available to you in Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This will address the following questions and challenges.
1b. This will address the following questions and challenges.
How can I prevent media from playing automatically in the Microsoft Windows operating system?What settings control the AutoPlay feature in Windows System Preferences?
How do I change autoplay settings in Microsoft Edge browser?
What happens if I turn off automatic media playback in Settings?
Can you turn off the autoplay feature when installing software on a Windows system?
How do I change the default autoplay settings in Windows?
What is the recommended method to disable or stop the autoplay service, especially on new devices?
What role does the AutoPlay field play in Windows System Preferences?
How can I make sure that media autoplay is disabled for certain file types?
What are the effects of disabling AutoPlay on the user experience when working with different applications?
2. Availability in Windows 10, 11, 12 and the corresponding build numbers.
Here is a detailed overview of the availability of this setting in the different Windows versions and their corresponding build numbers:
Windows 10
- Availability:
From Windows 10 Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)
- Build number:
17134
Windows 10 version 1803 introduced the ms-settings:autoplay setting. This version allowed users to configure the autoplay settings to specify what actions should be performed automatically when media or devices are connected. Options include automatically playing music, displaying photos, or starting videos, among others. The setting can be accessed from the Settings app by navigating to Devices and then AutoPlay.
Windows 11
- Availability:
From Windows 11 version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)
- Build number:
22000
In Windows 11, the ms-settings:autoplay setting is still available and offers similar functionality as in Windows 10. However, Windows 11 offers a modernized UI for configuring autoplay options. Users can open the Settings app, navigate to Devices, and then AutoPlay to manage and adjust autoplay settings. The UI has been improved to provide clearer and more intuitive management of autoplay settings.
Windows 12
- Availability:
Windows 12 is also expected to support the "ms-settings:autoplay" setting, with exact details and build number to be announced with the final release.
Windows 12 is expected to retain the Autoplay functionality, but possibly with additional features or improvements introduced with the new version. The exact availability and associated build number will be announced with the final release of Windows 12.
Summary
- Windows 10:
From version 1803 (Build 17134)
- Windows 11:
From version 21H2 (Build 22000)
- Windows 12:
Expected to be available, details may change
The ms-settings:autoplay setting allows users to specify how different types of media and devices should be automatically handled when connected to the computer. This feature is particularly useful for managing the autoplay of content and provides an easy way to configure user preferences for different types of media.