avoiding excessive security

Question

I have two USB sticks with almost identical content, both connected to the PC through a switchable hub. When I switch each on, one just opens, but the other triggers questions about scanning etc. How can I get the second to open as simply as the first one does ?

Answer 1

Open Settings > Devices > AutoPlay

Connect the problematic USB drive

Set its default action to "Open folder to view files" instead of "Ask me every time

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Back up the contents:

Right-click the drive in File Explorer > Format.

Choose NTFS or exFAT (As req.) and do a full format (not quick).

Restore the files and test again.

Answer 2

Just reformatting to NTFS seems to be enough, without unticking 'Quick Format' - else it converts a short procedure to a very lengthy one.