Periodically, I have needed to change the settings for Windows CD Autoplay…
Feel free to offer a more streamlined suggestion, or anything else in the comments…

• Windows XP
  • Open My Computer or Explorer
  • Highlight the CD-ROM drive, right-click the CD-ROM drive and click properties.
  • Click the AutoPlay tab. Within this section you will be able to specify all Windows AutoPlay features.
• Windows 98, ME, and 2000
  • Click Start, Programs, Windows Explorer
  • Within Explorer click View and then Folder Options.
  • Click the File Types tab and locate \” CD Audio Track\” category within the list of available file types.
  • Highlight \” CD Audio Track\” and click Edit or Advanced.
  • In the Actions category change the default from Play to Open or none.
• Windows 95
  • Open My Computer click View, Options, File Types
  • Highlight the \” Audio CD\” section and click edit.
  • Change the default action from Play to Open or none.