How to Turn Off Autoplay Feature in Windows XP

To prevent attack of worm from CD/Flash drive/Memory it is wise to turn off autoplay feature. On Windows XP follow the steps below:

run gpedit.msc  -----> Group Policy Editor opened
open Administrative Templates - System
at right panel locate Turn off autoplay
right click and choose PROPERTIES
set to Enable
click Apply
OK

Notes:
There are two Administrative Templates
- under Computer Configuration and
- under User Configuration

set both to enable

Good luck
This Post cited and modified from another site (I cannot remember where it came from exactly). Thanks to the first author.