How do I disable DVD auto eject in Windows 7?

Windows 7's auto-eject feature can be a nuisance when you're trying to install software or access data on a DVD. It can be especially annoying when the DVD is being used by multiple users, as the auto-eject feature will eject the disc every time a user logs out. Fortunately, there is a way to disable the auto-eject feature in Windows 7.

The auto-eject feature is part of the autoplay feature in Windows 7. To disable the auto-eject feature, you'll need to disable the autoplay feature. To do this, open the Control Panel and select \Hardware and Sound.\ Click on the \AutoPlay\ link, and then uncheck the box next to \Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.\ This will disable the autoplay feature and the auto-eject feature in Windows 7.

If you want to further customize the auto-eject feature, you can also do so by clicking on the \Choose AutoPlay Defaults\ link. This will open the AutoPlay window, which allows you to customize the auto-eject feature for specific types of media and devices. To customize the auto-eject feature for a specific type of media or device, simply select the type of media or device you want to customize, and then uncheck the box next to \Enable AutoPlay.\ This will disable the auto-eject feature for the selected type of media or device.

You can also customize the auto-eject feature for all types of media and devices by clicking on the \Change Default Settings\ link. This will open the AutoPlay Settings window. In this window, you can uncheck the box next to \Enable AutoPlay\ to disable the auto-eject feature for all types of media and devices.

Once you have disabled the auto-eject feature, you can then eject a disc manually by right-clicking on the disc in Windows Explorer and selecting \Eject.\ You can also eject a disc by pressing the \Eject\ button on your DVD or Blu-ray drive.

By disabling the auto-eject feature in Windows 7, you can avoid the annoyance of having to manually eject a disc every time you log out. This can be especially helpful if you are using the same disc for multiple users. With the auto-eject feature disabled, you can ensure that the disc is not ejected when a user logs out.