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  1. Sep 7th, 2005, 08:15 PM #1
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    Arrow Autorun in Flash Drive

    Is it possible that when we insert our USB FlashDrive it will automatically run the set-up just like in the CD-ROM? If yes could somebody tell me how?

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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    I don't know if flashdrives allow auto-run, if they do I expect it will work in the same way that CD-Rom's do, by using an AutoRun.ini file.
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    Actually its "autorun.inf"

    Basic contents....
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    [AutoRun]
OPEN=MyProgram.exe
ICON=Images\SomeIcon.ico
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    it doesnt work for flash drives... CD roms only at this point.
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    There must be something for USB drives though? When you stick one in it opens to that drive in Explorer.
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    You can download the PowerToy called TweakUI that allows AutoPlay for removeable drives.
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    I wish to do it my own way... Any other suggestions?
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    Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    Correction - It works with Windows XP and flash drives
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    Exclamation Re: Autorun in Flash Drive

    actually there is no longer a way to run it right away, but there is a way to create an option to autorun a program on the Option Select screen

    Code:
    [autorun]
action= Run Blah
icon=blah.exe
open=blah.exe
    try that
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