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Windows 9 Will Run On All Microsoft Devices, Says Ceo

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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to blend all of its operating systems into a single software, which will work on all it devices, CEO Satya Nadella told analysts during the companys quarterly earnings call on Tuesday. Microsoft makes computers, tablets, smartphones and video game consoles, and many of its devices run on specific operating systems. For example, there is currently Windows 8.1 Pro for the business sector tablets and computers, Windows RT 8.1 for Microsofts Surface tablets and Windows Phone 8.1 for smartphones. Though there are many different system versions for different devices, they are all based on the same software source, which could make it easy to unify the system. In particular differences between the Windows Phone mobile software and the standard computer software would be removed. “We will streamline the next version of Windows from three operating systems into one single converged operating system for screens of all sizes,” Nadella told analysts. The CEO explained Microsoft previously had different software teams developing for the different windows devices, but now one team will work on the upcoming Windows 9 software, which is expected to be released in 2015. Microsofts attempt to unify all of its devices under one operating system is a first for a major software developer. Notably, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:APPL) develops its OS X software for computers and its iOS software for both the iPhone and iPad, while Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) develops Chrome software for computers and Android software for smartphones and tablets. Related
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Windows 9 Will Run On All Microsoft Devices, Says Ceo

What ‘one Windows’ really means (and doesn’t) | ZDNet

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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to blend all of its operating systems into a single software, which will work on all it devices, CEO Satya Nadella told analysts during the companys quarterly earnings call on Tuesday. Microsoft makes computers, tablets, smartphones and video game consoles, and many of its devices run on specific operating systems. For example, there is currently Windows 8.1 Pro for the business sector tablets and computers, Windows RT 8.1 for Microsofts Surface tablets and Windows Phone 8.1 for smartphones. Though there are many different system versions for different devices, they are all based on the same software source, which could make it easy to unify the system. In particular differences between the Windows Phone mobile software and the standard computer software would be removed. “We will streamline the next version of Windows from three operating systems into one single converged operating system for screens of all sizes,” Nadella told analysts. The CEO explained Microsoft previously had different software teams developing for the different windows devices, but now one team will work on the upcoming Windows 9 software, which is expected to be released in 2015. Microsofts attempt to unify all of its devices under one operating system is a first for a major software developer. Notably, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:APPL) develops its OS X software for computers and its iOS software for both the iPhone and iPad, while Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) develops Chrome software for computers and Android software for smartphones and tablets. Related
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This team works on the Windows Phone OS, Windows Embedded, Windows (for PCs and tablets) and the Xbox One operating systems. A single “core.”Windows Phone, Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server are all built on top of a common “core,” known as the NT core . Because of Microsoft’s layered architectural approach, each OS builds on top of this core using different pieces that make sense for the form factor/hardware on which it runs. 3. A unified Store and commerce model across all platforms. Microsoft has taken steps toward unifying its Windows Phone Store and Windows Store over the past year. But it still has a ways to go to reach the holy grail: A single store that spans all platforms . The next major versions of Windows Phone and Windows (both codenamed Threshold) may be where a single Store debuts. I am not sure when Xbox apps will be added to that Store. 4. A unified developer platform. Microsoft execs have been promising for years that one day, developers will be able to write once and run on any Windows variant . To get there, Microsoft is working to unify, as much as possible, the core set of application programming interfaces (APIs) and the developer tooling for building apps for Windows Phone, Windows and the Xbox operating system. Microsoft has many of the pieces in place now that allow Windows and Windows Phone developers to reuse more of their code when writing what are called “Universal Windows apps.” Here’s what “one Windows” doesn’t mean: There will not be one Windows SKU. Or even two.
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New Idc Marketscape Evaluates Worldwide Utilities Mobile Field Force Management Software Vendors – Yahoo Finance

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Utilities Mobile Field Force Management Software, 2014 Vendor Assessment (Doc #EIOS04W) provides a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the characteristics that determine a vendor’s current and future success in the MFFM market. The 10 vendors evaluated in this analysis are CGI; Clevest; ClickSoftware; IFS; isMobile; Oracle; SAP; TOA Technologies; Ventyx, an ABB Company; and ViryaNet. The study shows that: Vendors are systematically enriching their product features and functionalities. Many of them have broad capabilities and a future vision that meets and anticipates the needs of utilities. Different types of mobile devices and different operating systems (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, etc.) are agnostically supported by the majority of vendors, but not yet consistently supported by all of them. Mobile applications generally support text entry of various data types, dropdown lists, dependent dropdowns (reference data), complex data validation, etc. The majority of vendors have deployed integrations with common GIS, EAM, CRM, and ERP systems. GPS solutions and vehicle tracking systems are also integrated. However, each MFFM solution differs in the variety of vendors’ applications into which it integrates, as well as the level of available off-the-shelf adaptors. Even if utilities still seem to prefer an on-premises installation, the cloud option, specifically multitenancy, is more pervasively offered by vendors, with some of them only offering cloud as a possible delivery model. “Mobile technologies enable innovation in the area of field worker operations, positively impacting efficiency, safety, worker empowerment, and ultimately supporting the company’s business goals of operational excellence as well as the reduction of opex and environmental impact,” said Roberta Bigliani , Associate Vice President and head of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, IDC Energy Insights. “Utilities planning to invest in a mobile field force management application should consider this study to get a first independent assessment of software providers. Company-specific business needs, or local market context needs, should also be taken into account. Utilities’ individual decisions must be taken in the context of their specific organizational and process maturity, and in consideration of the IT enterprise architecture and application strategy.” For more information about the study, or to arrange a one-on-one briefing with IDC Energy Insights’ analyst team, please contact Kanupriya at +44 20 8987 7111 or by email at kanupriya@idc.com . Studies are available to qualified members of the media. For information on purchasing studies, contact insights@idc.com ; reporters should email kanupriya@idc.com . About IDC MarketScape The IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT suppliers in a given market.
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Sling Unveils Two New Slingboxes As Battle With Pay Tv Companies Continues – Yahoo News

Sling Media is a pioneer in TV place shifting, having developed hardware and software solutions for years that allow users to stream live TV content from their homes to any computer, tablet or smartphone in the world. The company is currently facing a huge battle nowthat pay TV companies have begun to embrace streaming content intheir own mobile apps, which now often stream TV shows and videos live or on demand. But that wont stop Sling from launching two new products this summer. The biggest announcement out of Sling on Tuesday is the new Slingbox M1, a powerfulproduct that features an all new hardware design and an affordable price tag. Slings new Slingbox M1 is the least expensive Slingbox the company has ever made. It featuresdual-band 2.4/5Ghz WiFi connectivity and a new configuration utility that will supposedly have new users up and running in less than10 minutes. Also announced Tuesday is the new SlingTV, which is basically a Slingbox 500 with a refreshedsoftware experience. This is Slings flagship model for 2014 and it features a new on-screen main menu as well as a completely redesigned interface across the board. Finally, the companysaid that its SlingPlayer app for the iPhone , iPad and Android devices will be updated on July 20th with new features including the ability to hand off video from a mobile device to a Roku or Apple TV. The newSlingbox M1 will launch on July 20th for $149.99, and the SlingTV will be released sometime in August for $299.99. Sling also noted that current Slingbox 500 owners will have their software updated so they can enjoy all of the new features in the SlingTV. Slings full press release follows below. New Slingbox M1 and SlingTV Will Delight Mobile and Home Entertainment Users with New Features Including Discovery and Navigation Enhancements, Cloud-Based Social Media Personalization, and Ease of Setup and Use FOSTER CITY, CALIF.July 16, 2014Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), today announced the Slingbox M1 and SlingTV, replacing the popular and award-winning Slingbox 350 and 500 models. Both of these retail products are the only solutions capable of delivering a customers pay TV channels and programs (live or recorded) from the living room to the most popular mobile devices in up to HD quality with no restrictions. In addition SlingTV delivers the power of a Slingbox combined with new Smarter TV features designed to enhance the TV viewing experience in the living room. Slingbox M1 With a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $149.99, the new Slingbox M1 is the most affordable Slingbox that Sling Media has ever produced. Designed for the mainstream user who wants to have remote access to all of their home TV channels and shows as well as access to DVR content on personal computers, tablets and phones, the Slingbox M1 is offered in a compact, unassuming form factor that fits easily into an entertainment system. In addition, the Slingbox M1 integrates WiFi for simple network connectivity and utilizes the new Slingplayer for Desktop app for PCs and Macs. The new Slingplayer for Desktop app dramatically improves setup and configuration, allowing users to be up and running in less than 10 minutes.
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Apple, IBM to Develop IPhone Applications for Business Users – Yahoo Finance

IBM will sell Apple devices to its customers, and Apple will offer customer-service support for the apps. More from Bloomberg.com: Microsoft to Announce Job Cuts as Soon as This Week The partnership helps Apple as it seeks to get a bigger chunk of the market for corporate users of smartphones and tablets. For Armonk, New York-based IBM, the alliance may aid the company’s efforts to catch up after watching other technology giants — including Apple — seize upon the growing popularity of mobile devices. “This is a shot in the arm for IBM and a great validation of Apple in the enterprise space, where they already are a huge success,” said Aaron Levie, chief executive officer of cloud-storage company Box Inc., in an interview. More from Bloomberg.com: S&P 500 Falls as Fed Valuation Concerns Overshadow Banks With the deal, Apple gains a large sales force that will push its mobile devices to companies, while IBM, whose sales have been stagnating, adds the cachet of being partners with one of the most recognized and popular consumer-electronics brands. The success of the iPhone and iPad has helped Apple gain more traction with business customers that had long shunned the company in favor of machines running Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) ‘s Windows software. Deutsche Bank AG has almost 20,000 iPhones, while Siemens AG has 30,000 iPhones, Apple said in April. More from Bloomberg.com: Airbus $21 Billion Sales Blitz Tops Boeing as Show Opens Security Tools Employees at more than 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies are using the iPhone or iPad for their work, the company said. To gain more customers, Apple has been adding new security and software tools for makers of business software to its products. Apple and rival Samsung Electronics Co. are seeking to further displace BlackBerry Ltd. (BBRY), which once held a strong grip on the corporate market. IBM rose as much as 2.6 percent to $193.40 in late trading after the pact was announced. The company is scheduled to report earnings on July 17. Cupertino, California-based Apple climbed as much as 1.9 percent to $97.16. Mobile Opportunity IBM has identified mobile as one of the company’s biggest opportunities since before Ginni Rometty stepped into the role of CEO two years ago. She is seeking to reshape IBM with services such as data analytics to boost revenue growth after eight straight quarters of declines. IBM is contending with technology customers that increasingly seek to store data and software on cloud-computing networks, rather than on site, limiting clients’ need for IBM’s servers and mainframes. “This is about unlocking mobility in the enterprise,” Rometty said in an interview on CNBC.
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Apple-ibm Deal To Offer Enterprise Apps On Iphone, Ipad – Yahoo Finance

( AAPL ) and International Business Machines Corp. ( IBM ) recently entered into a partnership. Per the agreement, IBM will offer mobile software and services for enterprise users of Apples iPhone and iPad. The deal is a big milestone for the Bring your Own Device (:BYOD) trend, which has been facing headwinds related to security and device management. The collaboration between an established software developer like IBM and a hardware maker like Apple will significantly boost enterprises confidence to fast adopt BYOD. IBM will offer more than 100 applications related to analytics, Big Data, mobile device management and security software, primarily for enterprise users in retail, healthcare, banking, travel, transportation and telecommunications sectors. The company will also develop cloud services for Apples iOS operating system. The partnership will help Apple to fast penetrate these industries where it faces significant competition from Blackberry ( BBRY ) and Microsofts ( MSFT ) Windows mobile. Apple devices are currently used by approximately 98% of Fortune 500 companies. The addition of IBMs software expertise will boost Apples competitive prowess in the long run. On the other hand, the partnership is expected to boost IBMs position in the mobile applications market, which forms a significant part of its fast-growing software business. This will help IBM to offset revenues lost from the slow-growing hardware business. Higher adoption of Apple devices integrated with IBM applications will boost the latters top-line growth in the long run. We continue to believe that IBMs strong backlog and the divestiture of its lower-margin customer care and server business units will boost top line and profitability in 2014. Moreover, continuing investments in cloud computing, smarter planet initiatives and the analytics division will boost software and services revenues in the long run. Simultaneously, Apples improving penetration into the enterprise market (where IBM has a strong customer base) will diversify its top-line growth. We believe that the upcoming iPhone 6 and the new HealthKit platform will further boost Apples position in the enterprise market in 2014. IBM is set to report second-quarter 2014 results on Jul 17, while Apple is scheduled to report on Jul 22. Currently, both the companies carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Gridstore Debuts 48tb Node – Increased Capacity To Enable The Cloud Data Center – Yahoo Finance

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4 hours ago 0 shares Content preferences Done MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwired – Jul 10, 2014) – Gridstore , the leader in software-defined storage (SDS) purpose-built for Windows Servers and Hyper-V today announced they will be showcasing their new 48TB 2U nodes at the upcoming Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, July 13-17 in Washington D.C. Delegates who visit booth 1329 will be able to learn more about how their innovative offering integrates seamlessly with Microsoft System Center and is a key component for enabling the Cloud Data Center. Gridstore is the leader in software-defined storage purpose-built for virtualization that is designed to accelerate applications in virtualized environments and a key component in enabling the Cloud Data Center. Using its patented Server-Side Virtual Controller Technology (SVCT) to eliminate the I/O blender effect and accelerate applications Gridstore delivers vmOptimized Storage that self-optimizes to each application or VM across both virtual and physical environments. The new nodes quadruple the capacity available on a per-node basis, and can expand to 250 total nodes with 12PB. Leveraging a grid architecture, Gridstore delivers the first end-to-end storage QoS to ensure the performance of the most important Apps or VMs is never compromised. The storage grid, that uses Gridstore’s performance optimized nodes or capacity optimized nodes, starts with as few as 3 nodes and then can grow one or more at a time to deliver a cost effective scale-as-you-grow solution. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA. its products and services are available through a global network of value-added resellers. For more information, please visit: http://www.gridstore.com 2014 Gridstore. All rights reserved. Gridstore, the Gridstore logo, AutoPilot, vmOptimized, Direct I/O, FlashGrid, Grid, GridControl, GridProtect, GridScale,GridSensor, Server-side Virtual ControllerTechnology (SVCT), Thin-Provisioned vLUNS, TrueQoS, vController, vPool, and vStore are registered trademarks or pending trademarks of Gridstore in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information regarding products, services and offerings may be superseded by subsequent documents and are subject to change without notice. For the latest information and specifications regarding Gridstore and any of its offerings or services, please visit http://www.gridstore.com . Technology & Electronics
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Read on for more of the week’s software news, and to get the latest reviews and features from our editors in your inbox, subscribe to our weekly newsletters . Microsoft Yesterday CEO Satya Nadella declared that Microsoft is no longer a “devices and services” company, but rather will reinvent productivity , with a focus on mobile and cloud. He also said that July will be dedicated to discussing Microsoft’s future, so look for more news this month. Meanwhile, some things we do know: Support ends on January 13, 2015 , for Windows 7 and the 2003 and 2008 editions of Windows Server. Half the desktop and laptop users worldwide are using Windows 7 , according to Net Applications, so that’s a lot of people who will have to update to Windows 8 or go commando. With that in mind, Microsoft is trying to make the next version of its OS, Threshold (possibly Windows 9), more tempting to the Windows 7 holdouts . However, Threshold is expected in spring of 2015, which would be after support ends for Windows 7. Speaking of no support, that same Net Applications report shows that a stubborn 25 percent of desktop and laptop users are clinging to Windows XP, though Microsoft cut off support in April. Oracle has quit supporting Java for XP , too. Webmail is safer now that Microsoft has activated Transport Layer Security (TLS) for Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, and other services. The catch: TLS stops snooping only if both sender’s and recipient’s email clients use it. Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL do, and you can check others at Gmail’s encrypted email page. Internet service providers are lagging Webmail in supporting TLS. And because every tech company wants consumers to wear their heart rate on their sleeve, Microsoft is reportedly releasing a fitness tracker this fall . Apple The iPhone 6 is probably two months away, and so are the other products announced at WWDC, yet the rumors have been flowing nonstop since June.
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Mobiles Innovations’ New Cto Ian Bowles, A Perfect Match For Windows Phone, Ios, Android, And Blackberry10 Mobile Law Enforcement App Users

In his role as CTO Bowles brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as Mobile Innovations rebuilds their Mobile Police Assist (MPA) offering of mobile law enforcement solutions to include Windows Phone, iOS, Android, and BlackBerry10 apps. Mobile Innovations CTO Ian Bowles Bowles has a reputation for overcoming technical challenges quickly and for assessing key customer needs elegantly. Ottawa, Ontario (PRWEB) July 09, 2014 Mobile Innovations Corporation Founder Gary Bauer announced his company’s hiring of Ian Bowles as Chief Technical Officer today. The software development veteran began his career in the late eighties, supporting Nortel’s software group as their systems engineering lead for this company’s advanced Computing Research Lab. Prior to joining Mobile Innovations, Bowles worked as CEO/CTO at Seregon Solutions Inc. — developers of dragonRAD, a cross-platform mobile application tool for building, deploying, managing and securing mobile database-driven enterprise applications like MPAniche. Equally adept at mobile software development and team management, Bowles has a reputation for overcoming technical challenges quickly, for assessing key customer needs elegantly, and for providing workable solutions with the development teams he leads. We chose each other for this new role because of our mutual understanding of the ins and outs of cross-platform mobile app making. Explains Bowles. I am looking forward to applying my skills as Mobile Innovations expands into the US and EU with our robust solutions for law enforcement agencies using smartphones and tablets that run on Android, BB10, iOS and Windows Phone. Since June of this year Bowles has been tasked with familiarizing himself with the entire suite of Mobile Innovations Mobile Police Assist (MPA) all-platfrom apps including MPANiche, MPABeatBlog, MPATrack, MPA2factor and MPADication. Customers and developers alike have been impressed with his rapid mastery of a steep learning curve. We’re very fortunate to have recruited someone as in tune with our core competencies as Ian. Says Bauer. He’s hit the ground running and has already shown a remarkable grasp of the intricacies involved in the design, deployment, maintenance and administration of our MPA apps for effective mobile law enforcement. Bowles first major task is to facilitate and support Mobile Innovations’ ongoing expansion into new North American and European markets where the demand for Android, iOS and Windows Phone platforms is booming. Mr. Bowles can be contacted via the Mobile Innovations web site to answer any questions regarding the MPA suite of apps. He will also be making personal appearances at upcoming client engagements and seminars, as well as CACP 2014 in Victoria British Columbia, where he will be joining Gary Bauer as a presenter. For more information, please contact: Gary Bauer – President
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The Reign Of Windows At Work ‘is Coming To An End’ And Macs Are Rising Fast – Yahoo Finance

Done The Reign Of Windows At Work ‘Is Coming To An End’ And Macs Are Rising Fast By Julie Bort July 4, 2014 11:00 AM 0 shares AP Apple CEO Tim Cook. It’s been clear for some time that the iPad has taken the enterprise by storm as employees tote it to work and companies buy fleets of them. But Apple’s PC, the Mac, has never been as dominant in the workplace, u ntil now, according to new research from long-time Microsoft rival, VMware. VMware queried376 IT professionals and found that they are increasingly being asked to buy and/or support Macs in the enterprise by employees who want Macs, not Windows machines. “Microsoft Windows has dominated enterprise desktops for close to three decades but it appears its reign is coming to an end. As BYOPC [“Bring Your Own PC”] and BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] continue to transform the enterprise, Macs have become a popular and preferred option compared to Windows PCs,” saysErik Frieberg, VP of Marketing, End-User Computing, VMware, in the report . That is clearly hyperbole (and we’ll show you why in a minute), but VMware’s research does jibe with other stats that show Macs are finally making significant inroads in the lucrative enterprise market. First, let’s add the grains of salt: This survey was a mere 376 people, hardly big enough to showcase the whole world of corporate PC use. It was commissioned by a company that is trying to sell software that competes with Microsoft. VMware wants companies to buy what’s known as “virtual desktops,” where users download Windows and Windows apps over the network on any device they want, such as a Mac. They would do this instead of buying new Windows PCs. That said, VMware uncovered some interesting nuggets. Employees are asking for Macs, not just iPads 73% of respondents said they are supporting Macs because users are asking for them. Only 40% said they are using them to run applications that only run on the Mac. View gallery .
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Windows Phone 8.1: These Phones Will Receive The Update | Digital Trends

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To do this, head over to the Windows Phone Dev Center , and follow the instructions. Theres the option to sign-up for free if you dont mind not selling any apps, that youll presumably never write, in the app store. If you do want to create and sell apps, youll have to hand over $19. If you just cant wait and want to install Windows Phone 8.1 right now, then you need to know theres no going back to the previous version, and if youre using a Nokia phone, all those exclusive Nokia apps will disappear. Youll be able to install the final version when the time comes though, so youll get them back eventually. Youll wave goodbye to your warranty too. On May 15, Microsoft sent out the first update for the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview version. Although it didnt supply much information on what it contained, Joe Belfiore tweeted that the new software included plenty of bug fixes and some battery improvements. If your Windows Phone device is running the early developer build, then check Software Updates under the settings menu to see if the new version is ready to download. Networks start to announce their plans Sprint is the first to confirm its intention to distribute Windows Phone 8.1 soon. According to the networks communications manager, the update will be coming to the HTC 8XT and the Samsung Ativ S Neo this summer. T-Mobile , hot on the heels of confirming itll be stocking the Lumia 630, has said the Lumia 521 and Lumia 925 phones connected to the network will get Windows Phone 8.1 this summer too. Additionally, MetroPCS subscribers with a Lumia 521 will also see the new software around the same time. What about Cortana? This is a good question. Her availability depends on where you live . Shes going to be coming to the U.S. first, but as a beta, then head out to UK and China during the second half of the year, with other Windows Phone markets following in 2015. What if I want to buy a Windows Phone 8.1 device?
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Why wont windows 8 let me download software from a CD – Download – Windows 8

To turn on AutoPlay, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then click Run. 2. Type regedit, and then click OK. 3. Locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CDRom 4. Double-click Autorun and see whether a zero or a one is displayed in the Value data box. o If the value for Autorun is 1, go to step 5. o If the value for Autorun is 0, right-click Autorun, and then click Modify. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK. 5. Locate and then click the following subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer 6. Double-click NoDriveTypeAutoRun to see its value. If the value is 0xb5, the AutoRun feature for CD-ROMs is turned off. To turn on the AutoRun feature, follow these steps: a.
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