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CD AutoPlay - Auto Insert Notification

AutoPlay is a new feature introduced in WinXP used for detecting content such as pictures, music, or video files on removable media and removable devices. AutoPlay automatically launches applications to play or display said content.

AutoPlay should not be confused with AutoRun.

AutoRun, introduced in Win95, enables a Compact Disc (CD) to automatically launch a function, such as an installer or game play, when placed in the CD-ROM drive. This is accomplished through the use of an Autorun.inf file in the root directory of the Compact Disc (CD). For more details, see Creating an AutoRun-enabled CD-ROM Application.

1. Microsoft.com - Download details Autoplay Repair Wizard: (5/18/2004).
2. 330135 - The AutoRun or AutoPlay Feature Does Not Work:
3. 314855 - CD-ROM May Not Run Automatically in Windows XP: Functionality requires User Log On as either Power User or Administrator.
4. msdn.microsoft.com - Enabling and Disabling AutoRun: Edit Registry or Hold down Shift Key while executing to suppress AutoRun action temporarily.
5. 155217 - How to Enable or Disable Automatically Running CD-ROMs:
6. 126025 - How to Disable the Feature That Allows CD-ROMs and Audio CDs to Run Automatically: Win9x Ver.

AutoPlay / AutoRun Application Options:

1. KL Soft!: AutoPlay Express 2.0 - Create interactive CDs and DVDs with Menus and Auto Run Presentations. For Win95 through WinXP Pro (11/14/2002).
2. Multimedia authoring system with MP3 support. Create autorun CDs (1/31/2002).
3. StarterFile: autoplay using autorun.inf to autorun files from cd: starterfile | StarterFile Order Page - Nice Program. Small and quick to load. Current rate of exchange from England makes this too pricey @ $75.00!
4. Announcing the release of AutoPlay version 1.5 (Build 064), and the all new AutoPlay Configuration Utility, AUTOPLAY by James Greene (12/22/01).

   AUTOPLAY | www.informatics-consulting.com Does the job nicely. Should simplify app requirements to function. Price is perfect @ $13.50!

5. We used this application above on BuildOrBuy CD 2.
6. GST: Autoplay and autorun tools for the CD Developer Has most complete set of solutions from simple AutoPlay html, pps to Menu. Priced from $49 and up.
7. Indigo Rose Corporation: Software Installation and AutoPlay/AutoRun Systems Appears to be the most Professional AutoPlay Menu app and most expensive.
8. Stardust Software AutoPlay Teaser Toolkit

1. Autorun- Autoplay Software Central - Pollen Software
2. AutoPlay v1.2
3.  Typhoon Software - AutoRun
4. AutoRun(PC) - AutoRun Utility User Guide
5. CDMenuPro - CD ROM Autorun Start Menu
6. WinOpen -- Open HTML files in a CD AUTORUN.INF (1.2a - 04/27/2001).
7. www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/acdpc_instructions.htm Excellent Resource for Creating an Autorun CD! (Link Changed!)
8. Tutorials - PowerPoint - Autorun CD Project Creator
9. Timeless - CD AutoRun freeware edition [CD AUTORUN / AUTORUN INF AUTOPLAY]
10. Neil's Web Site - Sly Autorun v2.0
11. Autorun Action Flash download page at WebAttack.com, creat autorun menus for CDs.
12. UF World - UF AutoRun Creator
13. Tarma Software Research - Software products and downloads - AutoRun.exe
14. karenware.com: ptautorun - Autorun.inf Editor (3/13/2001).
15. Compact Disc Autorun by Jeremy B. Smith (Helamonster) Future Unknown!
16. CD Menu Creator
17. CDOrc-MenuOrc
18. Multimedia authoring system with MP3 support. Create autorun ...
19. Freeware & Shareware, see: Autorun - FREEWARE - Smart CD Auto Installer for Win95/Win98/NT/Win2000 (32bit) Download.
20. CD AutoRun Freeware Edition: Freeware - Download.
21. Autorun CD Project Creator™
22. OTR - Collector Tools - OTR CD Autorun Radio
23. Jakes OTR Autorun CD Browser
24. Autorun Producer
25. ManasTech WinWizard '99 Homepage - System Tweaker Utility, Control Windows AutoRun Programs.
26. Create Autorun CD Slide Shows - CyPics
27. AutoRun Maker - Yugoslav software - Software Library
28. AutoRun by Ryan Rubley
    

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4. Autorun.inf Maker
5. BiD Technocrats - Autorun.inf Designer
6. Clarification of AutoPlay vs. AutoRun by Microsoft - Using Hardware AutoPlay

   AutoPlay is a new feature introduced in WinXP used for detecting content such as pictures, music, or video files on removable media and removable devices. AutoPlay automatically launches applications to play or display said content.

   AutoPlay should not be confused with AutoRun.

   AutoRun, introduced in Win95, enables a Compact Disc (CD) to automatically launch a function, such as an installer or game play, when placed in the CD-ROM drive. This is accomplished through the use of an Autorun.inf file in the root directory of the Compact Disc (CD). For more details, see Creating an AutoRun-enabled CD-ROM Application.

    

7. MediaSpark.com: CD-ROM Custom Installer
8. Building AutoPlay-Enabled CD-ROM Titles and Games (November 1, 1994).

   Description of the AUTORUN.INF File - The minimalist AUTORUN.INF file only needs to contain three lines of text:

   [autorun]
   open=filename.exe
   icon=filename.ico
   

9. How to Test Autorun.inf Files (Q136214)
10. Creating an AutoRun-Enabled Application
11. Netscape installers for CD distribution: Customizing the CD Autorun Screen
12. Manually Customizing the CD Autorun Screen & Advanced Netscape Customizations
13. InstallSite Tools CD Autorun and Setup Launchers
14. Macromedia - Director TechNotes Creating an AutoRun CD (October 15, 2001).
15. CD Ultra - Enhanced CD Authoring Autorun
16. Software - How to make an autorun slideshow
17. AutoRun - PCForrest
18. EchosVoice.com: Autorun CD I