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I'm putting a few simple webpages on a CD thats going to a customer. I was wondering if its possible to make the CD autorun
I've created the autorun file, but doesn't seem to work, get an error message about not being able to access the file.
File content:-
[autorun]
open=index.htm
Doesn't work.
Help!
Sorry about the 3 postings, my PC went mental for a few seconds and kept refreshing the screen.
I found that if I burnt the CD in multisession mode it gave me some error about not being a valid Win32 application. I decided to use a proper auto play program rather than just web pages in the end, they work a lot better and are more flexible.
the only way i see is to write an exe that shellexecutes the html file then autorun the exe
Actually you saying that reminded me that there is another way of writing an autorun file. YOu can use something like shellexecute=index.htm but I don't think that's quite it. The user needs IE5+ installed. There's something about it in the MS knowledge base somewhere.
Expanding on Cander's idea, write a .exe (in C, not VB), that calls the ShellExecute API on the first argument. Then use that in the autorun:
open=shellex.exe page.html
Check MSDN for the right syntax - I think you might need quoting to pass the argument in.
If you haven't got C++ go to http://kickme.to/FOSI/ and download AutoPlay Menu Studio Pro 3.0, it's pretty easy to use.
another idea...see if autorun will run a .vbs vbscript file which can shell out to ie ...
worth a try..
A simple solution that I have used.
That requires no programming knowledge.
In your autorun file put
Then create a .bat file(setup.bat used in this example) and putCode:[AUTORUN]
open=setup.bat
A .bat file is simply command line instructions for DOS and doesn't require compiling runtime dll's or any other dependent files.Code:start index.html
exit
This is a neat little method that I have used. Sometimes a dos window is left open but you can live with that ;)
Hmm, due to stupid virus writers I bet a lot of people are running stuff (I think Norton Antivirus, etc) that would interfere with getting this to smoothly work.Quote:
Originally posted by Cander
another idea...see if autorun will run a .vbs vbscript file which can shell out to ie ...
worth a try..
The vbs solution shouldn't be a problem,
Virus software works by scanning files on a users system looking for a virus’s signature, a unique string of bytes that identifies the virus like a fingerprint. Then takes the necessary action to rid (disinfect) the system of the Virus.
No, Norton AV includes a Script Blocker component that intercepts attempts to run scripts. Lots of people have also set *.vbs files to open with notepad instead of wsh, too, after all the viruses.
In that case then...this would cause problems.
The *.bat solution I posted has worked reliably for me in the past.
How have you got on Parkes ??
In that case then...this would cause problems.
The *.bat solution I posted has worked reliably for me in the past.
How have you got on Parkes ??
Sorry should have replied sooner, thanks progressive that .bat file works fine.