Specify the Program to Play Inserted Audio CDs (All Windows)

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Specify the Program to Play Inserted Audio CDs (All Windows)
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This value is used to specify which program should be used to play an audio CD when it is inserted and the autostart feature is enabled.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new String value, or modify the existing value called '(Default)' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.


		(Default)	REG_SZ	wmplayer.exe /prefetch:3 /device:AudioCD "%L"


	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AudioCD\Shell\Play\Command

Settings:

System Key: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AudioCD\Shell\Play\Command]
Name: (Default)
Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value: Command-line to Execute

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: May 20, 2001

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