Just a single question, I have no problems at the moment. Question: What is 'autoplay' doing or for?

* Click Start
* Click Run
* Enter GPEDIT.MSC
Group Policy mmc will popup. On left panel:
* Double-click Computer Configuration to open submenu
* Double-click Administrative Templates to open submenu
* Double-click System to open submenu
* Double-click Turn autoplay off option which will be near the bottom of the list in the right panel.
The default is the Not configured. Set it to Enabled."

Another way to disable autoplay in XP (don't know if this works in other versions of Windows) is to click Start -> Run -> type "msconfig" -> click the Services tab -> and uncheck the selection called "Shell Hardware Detection". This will disable autoplay for not only all of your CD-ROM drives, but any other form of removable media (ie memory cards from your digital camera). 

If you have recently accepted all updates from Windows Update, the AutoRun / AutoPlay may have possibly been shut off.

A pictorial is available at the link below for configuring these options:
http://www.wikihow.com/Configure-CD-and-DVD-Autoplay-in-Windows-XP

Also, there is a common issue with CD/DVD drives suddenly not being recognized, please follow the instructions on this site, starting with Fix It, then the Manual instructions, and the final instructions.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060

These procedures should solve your issues.

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Open up Windows Explorer. Attach one of the drives to the computer. If it shows up as a new drive in Explorer (it may take a second or two), the problem would be with your Autoplay settings. One of the media types on the drive may be configured to "do nothing," so it would appear to do nothing if you are only looking for the autoplay window to pop up.

If your problem is that you do not like autoplay and that you want to disable it, then check and follow the instructions on the website below:

Disable CD autoplay in Windows XP

How do I *really* disable auto-play in Windows XP? - Ask Leo!

How to Disable Autorun

Disable Autoplay

Disabling Autoplay on Win XP

If your problem is not disabling autoplay, but other, then please provide more details.

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With the drive plugged in, go to My Computer, and right click on your drive. Select Properties from the menu, and click on the Autoplay tab. Click on the "Select Action to Perform..." and select "Take No Action" from the menu. That should stop Windows from ever asking you what to do with the drive in the future.

Description When I connect my FinePix camera to my computer, the AutoPlay Wizard does not launch as shown in the manual. I have Windows XP and I have installed the FinePix Viewer software. Cause AutoPlay is a Windows XP feature. The AutoPlay setting may not be working properly in your Operating system. This situation is not the result of a faulty camera or FinePix Viewer software. Solution We suggest running the Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard utility which is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. The AutoPlay Repair Wizard scans your computer devices to find defective AutoPlay settings, and attempts to fix those it finds. To download this utility, please go to the Microsoft Download Center and enter "AutoPlay" in the Keyword box.

AutoPlay is a Windows XP feature. The AutoPlay setting may not be working properly in your Operating system. This situation is not the result of a faulty camera or FinePix Viewer software. Solution We suggest running the Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard utility which is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. The AutoPlay Repair Wizard scans your computer devices to find defective AutoPlay settings, and attempts to fix those it finds. To download this utility, please go to the Microsoft Download Center and enter "AutoPlay" in the Keyword box.

We suggest running the Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard utility which is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. The AutoPlay Repair Wizard scans your computer devices to find defective AutoPlay settings, and attempts to fix those it finds. To download this utility, please go to the Microsoft Download Center and enter "AutoPlay" in the Keyword box.