Hi all a real poser for you this time…
My autoplay on E drive doesn’t, no idea why checked registry settings acccording to microsoft they are fine… 
enabled all files in properties on the e drive…
can get cd/dvd to play via my computer but it’s just bugging me that I can’t get it to work as it should, and no idea why it stopped. so any ideas would be appreciated 
Have you tried different cds/dvds? I ask because I have some that will not start autoplay where most others will.
Hi CharleyO, long time no speak yes have tried loads, all different ones…still no joy
Did you try TweakUI ???
No Tech I havn’t, please can you tell me more?and thank you…
This is Microsoft Tweak UI.
Go to that Autoplay tab of settings and check for drive E.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
or http://www.download.com/Tweak-UI/3000-2341_4-10002117.html
There are many that say you should disable autoplay anyway as it can leave you vulnerable to attack. First scan the removable media then start it.