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USB sticks not showing following Windows update

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libra10
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Using Windows 10. Chrome browser.  Lenovo laptop
Usually when inserting USB sticks in laptop ports, the files immediately show on the screen opened.
Since the recent update, none off my USB sticks show, though they do on another laptop.
The files can be accessed by going to either 'My PC' or File Explorer, and accessing files from there, but is there a way to get them to open as they did previously?
Have googled and looked at a few videos but becoming more confused.
Thank you

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  • MattMattMattUK
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    Plug a flashdrive in, go to This PC, right click on the flashdrive, choose the Open Autoplay option (probably 4th on the right click menu), when that pops up choose the option you want to happen when you plug in a flashdrive. 
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,568 Forumite
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    Thanks for your comments.
    Have tried this using both a Freecom and Ultra flashdrive, unfortunately doesn't seem to make a difference.
    Any other ideas please?
  • MattMattMattUK
    MattMattMattUK Posts: 11,139 Forumite
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    Press the Windows Key, type AutoPlay, it will pop up with Autoplay Settings (system settings), click on that, there will be a toggle switch for Use Autoplay for all media and devices and then an option for Removable drive and Memory card, set them for what you want them to be. 
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,568 Forumite
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    Have changed settings (as picture).  Unfortunately doesn't seem to make a difference.  

  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,792 Forumite
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    libra10 said:
    Have changed settings (as picture).  Unfortunately doesn't seem to make a difference. 
    And rebooted a couple of times?
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,568 Forumite
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    Thank you @MattMattMattUK and @J_B With the new Autoplay settings and rebooting, files now opening as they should.
    Thank you very much for your help, much appreciated.
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