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  1. 10th Jan 2007 12:02 #1
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    what is good autorun program for CDROm, to create small, fast loading executables to launch files on CDROm? Some opinions will be helpful..
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  2. 10th Jan 2007 14:48 #2
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    I need to know this as well...
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  3. 10th Jan 2007 14:58 #3
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    Have a look here: http://www.phdcc.com/shellrun/autorun.htm

    Basically, you need to create a file named "autorun.inf" that contains something like:

    [autorun]
    open=myprogram.exe

    This would launch "myprogram.exe"

    Or, you could open an HTML file with links to multiple programs:

    [autorun]
    open=mylistofprograms.htm
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  4. 10th Jan 2007 15:12 #4
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    Yea, I understand basic autorun principles but I'd like an autorun CD that has an interactive menu...I've played with a few programs but have never been overly impressed (autorun por enterprise 10, Autorun max) with any of them...I was wondering if there is better and worse programs out there?
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  5. 10th Jan 2007 15:23 #5
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    Using an HTML file as the target when opening, you can create quite complex interactive menus using the same tools that are used to create web pages.
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    ^^^ so does this mean the end-user has to have an internet connection? sorry if that's a n00b question...
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    No, not at all.

    The HTML file is on the CD-ROM and, within the file, you have hyperlinks to programs on the CD-ROM.

    Autorunning the CD will cause the user's web browser to open the local HTML file. They'll be able to click on the hyperlinks to launch the programs.

    Here's a simplified version of part of one that Microsoft use:

    Code:
    <html>
<head>
<title>Disc Contents</title>
</head>

<body>


 Microsoft Windows Server&trade; 2003 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (English) 


 Microsoft Windows Server&trade; 2003 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1, Checked/Debug Build (English) 
</body>
</html>
    If you copy and paste this into Notepad and save it to your Desktop as DEFAULT.HTM, then double-click on the new file from the Desktop, you'll see a simply web page with two links on it. In this particular case, they point to sub-directories relative to where the HTML file is.

    If you want the page to look fancy, you could use an HMTL image map in the HTML page, too. See my other post here: https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1627843#1627843
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    No, they'd be LOCAL web pages (off the disc). Just make sure you use relative addresses.

    I'm partial to Winopen for autorun adaptation to HTML pages.

    If you want your own self-contained and self-made executable (without going the $$$ Director route), there's AutorunCDStudio.

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  9. 10th Jan 2007 18:35 #9
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    Personally, I dont like HTML based autoruns. HTML page requires to have many files - various
    mouseover images, plus to have separate "Image" folder. All this stuff need be burned on CD.
    In my opininon, bitmap splash menus more handy, it consist just from one bitmap file, and few links(or hot spot areas), or buttons. Autorun.exe read configuration from INI file where you can specify many tasks. This splash bitmap looks better for me. Recently I find one application, ADEW AutoRun CD 4.07, its convenient to works with bitmaps, but unfortunately, it have one serious lack: it can no work with absolute patch, i.e. all the files - autorun.exe, autorun.inf and target.exe must reside in CD root directory.. But it often requires to place setup.exe in separate folder. Program dont support this.
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  10. 10th Jan 2007 19:05 #10
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    You don't have to do that. Basically, anything you can do with a web page, you can do here. If you want to create what's essentially a text-only page that's nothing but links to the files, you can do that; no need for an additional folder of images. Or, if you want, you can create a multimedia web-page extravaganza. It's all up to you.

    But really, it wouldn't require that much extra space on the CD. My main concern with HTML autorun would be whether or not the other user has a browser that can handle the page - or also, whether or not they'd want a webpage opening automatically, for security reasons.
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    Originally Posted by Ai Haibara
    or also, whether or not they'd want a webpage opening automatically, for security reasons.
    At least with a webpage, you could always look at the source in a text editor - a custom executable would be more of a security issue.
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    it seemed Nero can do it easily.
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    Originally Posted by JohnnyMalaria
    At least with a webpage, you could always look at the source in a text editor - a custom executable would be more of a security issue.
    True, but for those with Autorun enabled, they might not get the chance to look at it, first, and see if it's calling anything shady.

    Originally Posted by JackWelth
    it seemed Nero can do it easily.
    Do what? I don't recall Nero being able to create an Autorun menu with custom links to launch files on a CD, which is what the OP is looking for. DVD/VCD menus, sure.
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  14. 11th Jan 2007 00:02 #14
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    Autorun html ... dont like .

    http://multiinstall.sourceforge.net/index.html ... then checkout all the skins .

    Been using it for a couple of year's now .

    For those of you with a heap of zips , you could use any free setup generator's , or use zipgeniuos to repack them .

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    Got another one writen in delphi ... I'll have to dig it out of the collection and find the name of it later ... but only certified psycho's need apply ... It's not limited in anyway ... but one hell of a learning curve .
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  15. 11th Jan 2007 06:12 #15
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    I preffer autoruns that use bitmap menu with links, hot spots, or buttons. This autorun consist of 2 files, runtime and INI. Bitmap is external or can be or imported into EXE. You can set any bitmap image you like, so you can control visual presentation.
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    If you want a free program to make an auto-run cd with links to each program you burn to it, try this program CDPortal. It's free with registration. Give it a shot. Here's the link:

    http://www.ingmar.dk/default.asp#English
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    this is nice
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  18. 16th Jan 2007 17:59 #18
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    how do you do this with a dvd viedo?
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