I hate Windows' AutoPlay. That thing which, whenever you put a CD in the drive or connect a USB device, pops up and asks you what to do, or plays the thing, or scans it for all kinds of file, or whatever.
I hate it.
I hate it I hate it I hate it I hate it.
Here's how to kill it:

1. Go to Start Menu and select the "Run" option
2. In the dialog that opens, key "gpedit.msc" (without the quotes, of course), then press the "OK" button.
3. In the dialog that appears, on the right side, double-click on "User Configuration"
4. On the right side, double-click on "Administrative Templates"
5. On the right side, double-click on "System"
6. On the right side, double-click on "Turn Off AutoPlay"
7. In the dialog that appears, select the option "Enabled".
8. Below that option, on the same dialog, there's a "Turn off Autoplay on:" field. Select "All Drives".
9. Press the "OK" button.
10. Live happily ever after.