When a device mounts, two windows open[SOLVED]

When I plug in a flash drive or an external hard drive, it mounts and opens the device twice. So when I plug in the flash drive, two windows pop up.
This is a nuisance. Where did I go wrong in setting hal up?
Last edited by Raccoon1400 (2008-04-20 20:12:04)

Maybe you should specify what DE you are using: I guess it' Gnome 2.22.
If yes, I have the same problem, as written here. I'm going to report a bug on gnome bugzilla as soon as possible.

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