Disabling "check/repair device" dialog for usb sticks

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Published on 2010-05-10T15:44:00Z Indexed on 2010/05/10 15:44 UTC
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Is there a way to disable the annoying "check/repair device" dialog when plugging in an USB stick (or mp3 player)? It occurs every single time, even if I've properly ejected the device before. But actually, I never want it to show up - even if I did not properly eject it.

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