jgla
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What is the best way to set up an autorun for a CD-ROM? I've got a web project a client wants on CD-ROM and I tried using
[autorun]
OPEN=start index.html
Where index.html is the starting page, but it won't run on the client's PC. They run XP Pro if that makes a difference. Would it be better to hard code the path to the browser .exe?
And what are autorun.exe's? Are they a better way to start a CD?
[autorun]
OPEN=start index.html
Where index.html is the starting page, but it won't run on the client's PC. They run XP Pro if that makes a difference. Would it be better to hard code the path to the browser .exe?
And what are autorun.exe's? Are they a better way to start a CD?
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Just the right answer! Thanks.
You're welcome jgla.
First copy the "start.exe" file from your c:\windows\command directory to your CD-ROM.
then use
[autorun]
open=start.exe index.html
One disadvantage of this method is that it will display a transient DOS window before the default browser fires up.
If this is an issue then you will need to use a third party program like ShellRun http://www.phdcc.com/shellrun/ to replace start.exe. It is available as freeware and a retail version. Others are also available to do the same task.