USB Drive AutoRun - Inf Tweaking

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The autorun.inf file is the key to 28 getting your USB drive (or CD-ROM drive, for that matter) to perform certain actions automatically and customize its look in My Computer. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on how this can be done.
Autorun.inf Structure
The autorun.inf file is a simple text file that can be opened up in any text editor (e.g. notepad). It always starts with a section header of:
[autorun]
Below this header is a list of different options. Each of these options is in the following format:
option=value
where
option is the option that you want to set and value is the value that you are setting for that option. So, if you had an option
foo and you wanted to be set to bar, then you would enter:
foo=bar
(Do not use foo=bar in your autorun.inf file as it is only an example, not a real option setting.) That is all there really is to understand about the structure of an autorun.inf file. On to doing some actual cool stuff with it!
Setting a Custom Icon

To create a custom icon for your USB drive, use the icon option. Set it to the name of the icon file. Note: Since drive letters can change for USB drives, the file path is relative to the root of the drive. This means that if your USB drive is presently mounted on U: and your icon is located at U:\Icons\MyIcon.ico, then you would enter \Icons\MyIcon.ico for the value of this option. For example, if you had an icon on the root of the USB drive called coffeecup.ico and you wanted this to be the icon that showed up for the USB drive, you would enter:
icon=coffeecup.ico
You are not limited to .ico files. If, for example, you have an executable with a nice icon, you can specify it as the icon file. For example:
icon=DCoTopen.exe
This is valid as long as DCoTopen.exe is available on the root of the USB drive.
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index number after the file name. For example:

icon=iconlib.dll,2
This will use the second icon in the iconlib.dll file.
Naming Your USB Drive

If you would like your USB drive to display a specific name othr than the drive label created when it is formatted, use the label option. For example, if I wanted to call my drive DCoT Drive, I would add this to my autorun.inf file:
label=DCoT Drive
Now, when you look at your USB drive in My Computer, it will say DCoT Drive by the drive letter.
Setting AutoPlay Options

AutoPlay is a relatively new function of Windows XP. It allows you to set up what file is run when the USB drive is plugged into the computer and the message that you are prompted with. There are two options that work in conjunction with AutoPlay. The first is open. It specifies the program that you can run automatically with AutoPlay. So, if we wanted to run a program called DCoTopen.exe, you would add the this to your autorun.inf file:
open=DCoTopen.exe
The second option that we add is the message the user is prompted with. To set this, we use the action option. If we want the message to say DCoT Open Program, add the following to autorun.inf:
action=DCoT Open Program
Once you have added this information, AutoPlay should look something like this:
Adding Context Menu Items

There are certain basic options such as Open and Explore that are available when you right click on a USB drive. But, wouldnt it be cool to add your own? You can using a couple of lines in the autorun.inf file. The first thing that we need to do is create an action, give it a name, and a message. We do all of this using the shell\verb option. For example, lets say that we would like to create an action called lost. It does not matter what the actin is called. It can be anything you want. We would also like to show the message Help! Im Lost! in the context menu. We would simply add this line to autorun.inf:
shell\lost=Help! I'm Lost!
This will display
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click on it. Tell the system by using shell\verb\command option. In our example, we want to run the Lost.exe application. Adding this line will do the trick:
shell\lost\command=Lost.exe
You can add as many of these line pairs as you want to make the context menu as custom as you want.
Changing Default Action

When you double click on your USB drive, by default it will open up the drive so that you can browse through the files. Often, it is advantageous to perform some other action when the user double clicks the USB drive icon. You do this with the shell option. If we wanted to run the Lost.exe program from the previous section automatically when we double clicked on the USB drive, we would add this line:
shell=lost
because lost is the name of the action that was specified in the earlier lines.
Viewing a File
If you wanted to view a file on your USB drive in the default application instead of running a program on the drive, you can substitute the open option for the shellexecute option. For example, if you wanted to open up a website called, oh, I dont know, say http://www.DailyCupOfTech.com in the default web browser, you could user the following:
shellexecute=http://www.DailyCupOfTech.com
This will work for any file. This is the equivalent of using Start - Run and then typing in a file name and clicking OK.
Schools Out, Time To Play!

That is about all there is to customizing the autorun.ing file. Now that you know what you are doing, its time to start playing! I have created the Autorun Dabblers Toolkit that you can play with. Download the zip file and extract the contents to the root of an empty USB drive. You can now edit the autorun.inf and get it to do different things. Have fun! Trackback link - http://www.dailycupoftech.com/usb-drive-autoruninf-tweaking/trackback/
242 Responses to USB Drive AutoRun.inf Tweaking

1. Mystech Says:
September 27th, 2006 at 9:41 am
The link to Autorun Dabblers Toolkit seems to be broken. Any chance of a fix? Id like to give this a try. Thanks! 2. Tim Fehlman Says:
Thanks for the heads up. I (wrongly) assumed that the upload feature in my blog software actually worked! The link is up and running again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have posed to anyone. 3. Mystech Says:
Thanks, Tim. I just gave it a spin and it works like a charm! I can think of all sorts of great uses for this trick like all those pesky thumbdrive applications I have laying around. I even tried it on my iPod in data mode (since I use it to shuttle lots of files around on occasion) and it works there as well. Woot!
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Cool! I love it when people can get something useful out of my efforts! Keep us posted (no pun intended autorun.inf adventures. Tim 5. Eric Says:
October 24th, 2006 at 7:16 am
) on your
Thanks for the guide and demo! At this point in my autorun.inf adventures Im putting a number of portable apps on my flash drive and trying to use autorun.inf to create the AutoPlay list with all of the apps on it. I cant seem to get it to display more than one, and if I specify a drive icon it overrides the icon for the one program that shows up on the list. Anyone have some more tips? 6. Tim Fehlman Says:
Eric, If I understand how the autorun.inf file works, you can only set one item in the AutoPlay box. There are two options that I can think of: 1. Use AutoPlay to start an application like PStart 2. Ignore AutoPlay and user the autorun.inf file to create a launch list from the context menu Hopefully this will point you in the right direction. Tim 7. Eric Says:
Tim, Thanks for the quick response, your suggestions have definitely pointed me in the right direction. Its curious how it seems that the icon you use for the drive is the one it will use for the one program on the list; I noticed that your DCoTopen.exe program has a bean icon rather than the coffee cup it shows. Thanks for the help and the valuable article! Eric 8. Russell Says:
October 24th, 2006 at 3:57 pm
Tim, Thanks for the AutoRun info. I downloaded the toolkit and formatted a new USB key to try it out. I put the toolkit contents in the root of the key and plugged it in. For some reason, none of the autorun features are working. The label, the icon, the open none of it. Windows Explorer just lists the key as another drive (F:) in the list. Do you know if theres something to turn on/off autorun? Thanks -Russell 9. Russell Says:
Hi again Tim, Nevermind I rebooted my system and tried it again. This time it works! Fixes problems with Windows every time!! -Russell
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10. Alfonso Says:

Great advice. I was looking for something like this since i started using my USB drive as a portable workspace. How can I open a file through a program on the drive with the context menu? (i mean, i have a html file i want to run after the Help!.exe and Pstart. can I have it run through the portable firefox on my drive?) thanks again! 11. Rob Roach Says:
November 12th, 2006 at 12:20 pm
Thanks for all the tips. I am desperate to know your backup script so I can auto-backup my USB drive. I am an absent minded professor that needs all the help he can get to back up regularly. Any chance you could share the script? Thanks, Rob 12. Vini Says:
November 16th, 2006 at 10:28 am
Hi, Alfonso, To your query , I think it will be difficulty to open it from portable firefox(I am not sure of), But if you know a little of flash it becomes very simple. Create a simple page in flash with all the text and image you need. Link a text or image to the folder you wanna open . Now, when you click the link,exactly the same folder or contents are displayed. But make sure the link are CORRECT! TIM .. correct me if Iam wrong.(Hey the True and False for the title dosent work) Until then, have a blast & Keep up the USB 13. Tim Fehlman Says:
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you guys. I had you on my list of replies and it got missed. Alfonso, What I would suggest is you write a little AutoIt app to launch them both and then configure the Autorun.ing file to launch the app. Rob Roach, I am actually in the process of releasing a complete backup USB solution for the DCoT readers. Until then, might I point you at robocopy? Vini, Thanks for helping out Alfonso. It appears that there are a couple of bugs in the script I wrote. I will be looking at it in the near future so that it works a bit better. Tim 14. nilesh Says:
December 6th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Thanks very much for your help 15. iorien Says:

January 9th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Naming Your USB Drive and Setting AutoPlay Options works in windows 2000 S.O.??? thanks 16. Tim Fehlman Says:
iorien,
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Tim 17. Jeremiah Says:

January 9th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
How can I make it so it does not give an option for what program to use when the autorun starts? I dont want someone to be able to hot cancel. I just want to have someone insert the USB drive and have it start playing. 18. Mike Hughes Says:
Thanks for the tips. Am trying to use this for a small promo item which launches an html page. I have tested this on several machines and it is fine, but when it is sent out, the autorun does not run (apparently) - they are all on XP. Any reasons why this might be? 19. Tim Fehlman Says:
Mike, There are two reasons why this may not work: 1. This will only work with USB drives if they are running Windows XP Service Pack 2. Otherwise. this does not work. 2. Even if you are running WinXP SP2, the Autorun/AutoPlay feature may be turned off for these machines. It is common for some CD/DVD burning software to turn this feature off. Also, some system administrators can turn this feature off if thye view it as a security risk. Hope that helps. Tim 20. Aaron Lowndes Says:
January 21st, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Hi i have found a problem that the autorun.inf file could possibly fix but i dont know the command. After using your autorun.inf ideas I have removed all of my .bat files from the root folder of the usb drive (they were used to open programs) and now all that is left is a bunch of folders, two pictures and autorun.inf. The problem is that now my computer recognises the root of the thumb drive as a pictures folder and when i open it it has the incredibly annoying filmstrip view. Is there a command in autorun.inf (or possibly a desktop.ini) to set this view to a different default (i prefer Tiles)? Cheers Aaron 21. Aaron Lowndes Says:
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:52 am
Ok i have a suggestion (and a question) - I think this is pretty cool (more interesting than the last one anyway). I have a few icons that i would like autorun.inf to randomize, so a different icon shows each time i plug the USB stick in. To do this I created randomize.bat in my USBs root folder which contains: ***************** set num=%random% attrib autorun.inf -r -h del autorun.inf /f echo [autorun] > autorun.inf echo label=Aarons Memory Stick. >> autorun.inf echo icon=Programs\system\icons\icon%num%.ico >> autorun.inf echo open=randomize.bat >> autorun.inf echo shell\pstart = Start PStart >> autorun.inf echo shell\pstart\command = Programs\Pstart\PStart.exe >> autorun.inf echo shell\skype = Start Skype >> autorun.inf
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autorun.inf attrib autorun.inf +r +h ********** I have two questions: First, i notice that %random% seems to output a number based on the minutes, seconds and tenth-of-a-second past the hour. For instance if it is 4:22.18pm (and 4 tenths of a second) when I run the batch file, then the number is 22184. Fine, but how do I take the last digit out of that variable and store it as a new variable? I only have 9 icons, not 59599! Second, the open command is now used up. Is there a command that I can put in the batch file that would be equivalent to open=\? Whew! 22. Aaron Lowndes Says:
Problem solved. set num=%random:~-1% will generate a 1 digit random number and store it as %num%; and adding explorer.exe \ at the bottom of the batch file will open the USB drives root folder in a new explorer window. I had 9 icons, i simply copied one and called it icon0.ico to ensure that I have the full 10. So to clarify, the full randomize.bat file looks like this: *************** @echo OFF set num=%random:~-1% attrib autorun.inf -r -h del autorun.inf /f echo [autorun] > autorun.inf echo label=Aarons Memory Stick. >> autorun.inf echo icon=Programs\system\icons\meesh%num%.ico >> autorun.inf echo shell\rand = Open >> autorun.inf echo shell\rand\command = randomize.bat >> autorun.inf echo shell=rand >> autorun.inf echo shell\pstart = Start PStart >> autorun.inf echo shell\pstart\command = Programs\Pstart\PStart.exe >> autorun.inf echo shell\skype = Start Skype >> autorun.inf echo shell\skype\command = Programs\Skype\Skype.exe /datapath:Programs\Skype\Data /removable >> autorun.inf attrib autorun.inf +r +h explorer.exe \ Start Programs\Pstart\Pstart.exe exit *************) 23. Mike Says:
Tim, Is there a way to use TrueCrypt on a system where you are not the Admin? If not, do you know of a program that stays on the USB drive and you can access on any computer? Thanks, Mike 24. Keviin Says:
Aaron,
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you can use AutoIT to make a script for that icon randomizer, here, iv done the hard work u can just compile it and ur done and maybe edit it a little bit to add the shell feature: Creat these files with these codes: iconshuff.au3 this is the main file that will do the icon shuffeling Dim $ConfigFile $ConfigFile = _GetConfigFile(iconshuff.ini,false) If $ConfigFile = Error Then Exit $noicon = IniRead($ConfigFile,iconshuff,NumberOfIcons, ) $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) $icon = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,icon, ) $label = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,label, ) $action = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,action, ) FileCopy (autorundummy.txt, autorun.inf, 1) $results = Random(1,$noicon, 1) If $results 9 and $results _GetConfigFile #endregion FileSetAttrib(autorun.inf, +H) iconshuffopen.au3 this is used to open the file that u want to autorun and also run the iconshuff.exe again so that the nxt time there will be another icon Dim $ConfigFile $ConfigFile = _GetConfigFile(iconshuff.ini,false) If $ConfigFile = Error Then Exit $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) If StringMid($open,2,1): and StringMid($open,2,1)\ Then $open = @ScriptDir & \ & $open EndIf If Not FileExists($open) Then Exit $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) Run($open) #region Functions Func _GetConfigFile($filename,$silent = False) Local $configfilename $configfilename = @ScriptDir & \ & $filename If Not FileExists($configfilename) Then If Not $silent Then MsgBox(16,File Missing,The file & $filename & is not available. & @CRLF & Please ensure that it is located in the & @ScriptDir & directory.) Exit EndIf SetError(1) Return Error EndIf Return $configfilename EndFunc
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iconshuff.ini this file includes the configuration [iconshuff] NumberOfIcons= [autorun] ;Do not add anymore commands label= ;Directory to the icon folder, not the icon itself icon= open= action= make these files but dont type anything into them: -autorun.inf -autorundummy.txt the program will insert and imformatoin into the autorun.inf every time its ran. youll hav to run it once the first ur using it the generate the information for the autorun.inf. try is improve this script if u can and post the source here. also i dont noe why but windows doesnt always change the icon of my usb. somehow windows seems to cache the icon and uses it again if u plug it in, if u try a few times i changes. anyways, i hope this helps!! Kevin 25. Keviin Says:
Aaron nice!!! love that icon randomizer thingoo its works great!! but then is there a way u can use that if u dont hav 10 icons or if u hav more then that? can u do it with a .bat file? if u can can u post the code. but then i also made this program using AutoIt it uses a few files tho, i just want somthing thats onli in a single file like ur .bat and the number of icons are user defined. so u can hav any number of icons u want. 100 is max i thnk. i can edit the script to enable more icons if u want. but then more then 100 icons? where will u get all that you can try this out if u want: just compile this and ur done and maybe edit it a little bit to add the shell feature: Creat these files with these codes: iconshuff.au3 this is the main file that will do the icon shuffeling Dim $ConfigFile $ConfigFile = _GetConfigFile(iconshuff.ini,false) If $ConfigFile = Error Then Exit $noicon = IniRead($ConfigFile,iconshuff,NumberOfIcons, ) $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) $icon = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,icon, ) $label = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,label, ) $action = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,action, ) FileCopy (autorundummy.txt, autorun.inf, 1) $results = Random(1,$noicon, 1) If $results 9 and $results _GetConfigFile
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FileSetAttrib(autorun.inf, +H) iconshuffopen.au3 this is used to open the file that u want to autorun and also run the iconshuff.exe again so that the nxt time there will be another icon Dim $ConfigFile $ConfigFile = _GetConfigFile(iconshuff.ini,false) If $ConfigFile = Error Then Exit $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) If StringMid($open,2,1): and StringMid($open,2,1)\ Then $open = @ScriptDir & \ & $open EndIf If Not FileExists($open) Then Exit $open = IniRead($ConfigFile,autorun,open, ) Run($open) #region Functions Func _GetConfigFile($filename,$silent = False) Local $configfilename $configfilename = @ScriptDir & \ & $filename If Not FileExists($configfilename) Then If Not $silent Then MsgBox(16,File Missing,The file & $filename & is not available. & @CRLF & Please ensure that it is located in the & @ScriptDir & directory.) Exit EndIf SetError(1) Return Error EndIf Return $configfilename EndFunc #endregion iconshuff.ini this file includes the configuration [iconshuff] NumberOfIcons= [autorun] ;Do not add anymore commands label= ;Directory to the icon folder, not the icon itself icon= open= action= make these files but dont type anything into them: -autorun.inf -autorundummy.txt Translate Recent posts Random Donate Share
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using it the generate the information for the autorun.inf. try is improve this script if u can and post the source here. also i dont noe why but windows doesnt always change the icon of my usb. somehow windows seems to cache the icon and uses it again if u plug it in, if u try a few times i changes. anyways, hope u like it! Kevin 26. Tim Fehlman Says:
Kevin and Aaron, You two have created some really nice code in the past few days. Im pretty impressed. Cool concept and very nice execution. Keep up the good work! Tim 27. Aaron Lowndes Says:
Wow I have been reading around DCoT and been thinking what is this AutoIT thing that I keep reading about? I just started playing with it - wow this is so awesome! It makes my batch file seem amateurish The script you made is awesome! I played around a bit and solved the single file problem, and improved the random icon picker so you dont need to have any regular names - just dump any number of icons into the \Programs\system \icons\ folder on your usb disk. (compile this into run.exe and put it onto your usb drive):
Send("{ALT}fo") ; when you double-click on the drive in My Computer, opens the drive by going File > Open. If ProcessExists("PStart.exe") = "0" Then ShellExecute("PStart.exe", "", @ScriptDir & "Programs\Pstart\") EndIf ; opens PStart if it is not already running #Include [File.au3] ; this has the _FileListToArray() function in it $iconlist=_FileListToArray(@ScriptDir & "\Programs\system\icons\",'*.ico',0) ; gets the names of all icons found in that folder and stores each as $iconlist[X]. ; the first one, $iconlist[0], is the number of icons found. $iconnumber=random(1,$iconlist[0],1) ; generates a random integer between 1 and the number of icons found. $icon=$iconlist[$iconnumber] ; stores the name of that icon as $icon. FileSetAttrib(@ScriptDir & "autorun.inf","-R-H") $inf_file = FileOpen("autorun.inf",2) ; the "2" means open the file and overwrite the contents FileWriteLine($inf_file, "[autorun]") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "label=Aaron's Memory Stick. ") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "icon=Programs\system\icons\" & $icon) FileWriteLine($inf_file, "open=run.exe") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "action=Run etc. ") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "shell\runner = Open etc.") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "shell\runner\command = run.exe ") FileWriteLine($inf_file, "shell=runner ") FileClose($inf_file) FileSetAttrib(@ScriptDir & "autorun.inf","+R+H") ; all pretty self explanatory.
One more question - the first line is really messy. How do i find out what command windows executes when I click File > Open? The problem is that if you execute run.exe directly, it loops. (open another file like autorun.exe to stop the loop) Aaron 28. Aaron Lowndes Says:
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29. Aaron Lowndes Says:

Hey I just noticed that #Include doesnt have the file name after it - I think that the discussion board software thought it was a HTML tag. That line (line #9) is supposed to read #Include [File.au3] but instead of square brackets make them triangle ones (sharp ones? the ones above your comma and full-stop)
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hey Aaron for some reason more then half or my codes were choped off from the post before?? what happnd to it?? any way i created another one. this one only need two files instead of four go here to get the code. sorry i cant paste it here cause my codes are gunna get choped off by the discussion board software heres the link http://rapidshare.com/files/13901953/USBIR.zip.html if it doesnt work tell me and ill get a new link 31. Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Says:
stuff, best antivirus, email program, firewall, software suiteetc. TubesNow - file sharing and collaboration tool (free & secure) Wize.com - consumer product reviews (unbiased product ranking based on thousands of expert and user reviews) DailyCupOfTech.com: USB Drive Autorun - complimentary article to recently published post(How to turn USB device into almost full scale pc), it explains how to configure USB drive to autorun desired programs as soon as its connected. Simple and clear. 32. psrivats Says:
February 8th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Great article, thanks for the info! I have a question for you guys: I have custom made USB HDDs (i.e. used laptop harddrives in external enclosures) and whenever I try to safely remove these USB devices, I see something like HTSxxxxxx USB device - I know that the identifier that is in the beginning is the Hard disk device name (same as what you see in the device manager for internal HDDs). I have more than one custom USB HDD and at times it is confusing just with this name to correctly identify which is the one I want to stop. Is there any way to change the name that displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware wizard? 33. Lyman Says:
March 9th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I know you stated that the autorun.inf requires XP SP2; However, I run 98SE and it works fine on my 256M Lexar Jump Drive; but not on my 1G Memorex Jump Drive. Obviously the difference is not the Version of windows. Does anyone have a clue how to make the Memorex run like the Lexar. I tried both Drives on a fresh install in another computer with a universal jump drive driver with the same results, which seems to eliminate the difference in Lexar/Memorex drivers. 34. Ralph Says:
The Help, Im Lost does not show up on the autorun. Do I have to install it? What makes it pop-up there? 35. Ralph Says:
What does it mean install to the root?
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Ralph, This is not the Help, Im Lost article. It is over here. As for root, Wikipedia has a great definition. Tim 37. Norah Says:
April 5th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
hi.. ive already tried all the help!Im lost and autorun splash screen.. all of that examples execute pop-up window screen showing what option u need to select in order to access the program..what i need is the autorun.inf file which directly play the autosplash screen once i plug in the usb.. can anybody help me on this? your help is kindly appreciated.. 38. PEJOL Says:
April 23rd, 2007 at 7:21 pm
http://infoklik.blogspot.com/2007/04/autorun-autoplay-english.html 39. Emanuele Says:

June 6th, 2007 at 11:06 am
This is very cool: http://www.mypendrive.org 40. Deb Says:

June 27th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Hi, I followed the tutorial and diligently inserted the script but Im sorry to report I never got my Flash application to autorun. The drive labeling is nice as is the help feature but as far as actual plug and play it was a no go Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Deb 41. drbob_007 Says:
June 27th, 2007 at 11:01 am
psrivats, Just make a mental note of the drive letter assigned to the USB HDD you want to remove. Left-click the USB icon in the system tray (notification area) to bring up a list of the USB drives recognized, then left-click on the one you want to remove. Its fast and easy drbob_007 42. chathura Says:
August 17th, 2007 at 4:10 am
tell me how to stop autorun in usb pen before it start to run 43. Revski-Sensei Says:
I have a question is there a way to make the autorun.inf open a particular folder in the USB drive? 44. tic Says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:41 pm
just compile an autohotkey script whose contents are: Run, relative name of folder
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Now.does anyone know how to change the RMB of a usb drive to make it appear as a local disk on a computer? 45. Revski-Sensei Says:
September 2nd, 2007 at 2:52 am
Thanks for the help it works!!! Actually, what i was doing was change the menu of the USB drive so that it wont display the usual Open Explore Search menu when you right-click on the USB icon Thanks dude!!! is there a way to do this without using the autohotkey script? 46. Mogens Beltoft Says:
September 6th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I have been using your setup on my XP SP2, but after changing to Vista (Home Premium) Im having trouble using autorun.inf and mounting TrueCrypt volumes. My autorun.inf is:
[autorun] label=MyDrive icon=myicon.ico action=Help! I'm Lost! open=Help!.exe shell\lost=Help! I'm Lost! shell\lost\command=Help!.exe shell\mount=Mount TrueCrypt volume shell\mount\command=TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe /q background /l x /m rm /v "Encrypted" shell\newmount=New Mount TrueCrypt volume shell\newmount\command=TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe /l x /m rm /v "Encrypted" shell\unmount=Unmount all TrueCrypt volumes shell\unmount\command=TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe /q /d x shell\keepass=KeePass Password Safe shell\keepass\command=KeePass\KeePass.exe shell=lost
The encrypted volume is named Encrypted and is located in the root of the USB drive. The problem is that I get the following error message when I mount the TrueCrypt volume, i.e. after having entered my password: The system cannot find the file specified. This happens when using the shell\mount option above. If I use the shell\newmount option above, TrueCrypt starts and I then have to select the encrypted volume file. But it starts in C:\Windows\system32 and not from the root of the USB drive. I guess that is the problem for the shell\mount option. But I cant add the USB drive letter in autorun.inf, as it (of course) changes when I use the USB drive on another computer. Whats the cure? bat files? /Mogens 47. Kushairy Says:
wow. thx Tim! hey, any idea if its possible to change the background picture of my thumbdrive using autorun.inf? 48. MattGooch Says:
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49. Mogens Beltoft Says:

look at readme.txt. Thats the one holding the text displayed. /Mogens 50. MattGooch Says:
theres no readme file in the Autorun Dabblers Toolkit? 51. Mogens Beltoft Says:
Sorry, Im using DCoT Help!.exe, which displays the contents of readme.txt /Mogens 52. Brent Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Hi, I have a problem and I happened to stumble here in search of an answer. After reading most of the comments, I think perhaps someone can offer me a solution or point me in the right direction. I have an Autoit script on a USB drive that when inserted for the first time, will bring up a message box and direct to a website, then delete the script and hide the autorun.inf file. That part was easy. The part that Im stuck on is I need it to simulate disconnecting and reconnecting the USB drive, so the standard dialog box appears (the one where Windows asks you if you want to transfer pictures, open files, take no action, etc.). I need it to do this because if the user tries to access the USB drive from My Computer, an error message appears saying it cannot find the file (the Autoit executable). The only way to access the drive itself is to right-click on it and choose explore. If anyone knows of any solutions or a way to refresh the drive, please let me know. Thank you for your time. 53. Jos Says:
October 3rd, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Man, maybe this sound stupid, but how do I access to the Autorun.inf file in my USB thumbdrive, it doesnt appear. I cant locate it. 54. Mogens Beltoft Says:
Jos, just create one if its not there. A USB thumbdrive does not come with one from the factory. /Mogens 55. CuriousGuy Says:
Without getting into a moral debate and just speaking code heres what Id like to create 1. 8GB USB drive plugs into XP machine while logged in as the user. 2. No popup at all 3. Silent search for all .jpg/.bmp larger than 1MB 4. Copy found files silently to USB drive 5. Pull USB drive out Everything happens invisibly with no warning/prompt/confirmation. Could it be written?
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56. Jos Says:

Thanks Mogen, Ill try it. I had been asking this for months and no one had answered. 57. MikeyB Says:
I have tried to use the Dabblers Toolkit to create my own menu of apps for my USB drive and (unfortunately) I have little knowledge of how to edit the files (as far as creating exes, etc). i do know how to edit the .inf file used to create personal icons, etc, but when I try to launch the DCoTMenu that came with the dabblers kit, it gives me this error message: AutoIt Error Line 0 (FileF:\DCoTMenu.exe): Run($Executable & &$Parameters,$WorkingDirectory) Error: Unable to execute the external program. The system cannot find the file specified The most confusing part of this is that while it is displaying this error, it is also working correctly in the system tray why am i getting this error? 58. Mogens Beltoft Says:
CuriousGuy, your proposal/request is exactly why Windows does present a popup-menu before any code is executed. I wouldnt want my computer to accept your code, without giving me a chance to investigate whats on the USB thumbdrive. You do however have the possibility to set a mark in the Always do this for checkbox. This will result in executing the same script the next time you use that USB thumbdrive, without presenting the popup menu. /Mogens 59. CuriousGuy Says:
Cant something be added to autoanswer or supress that pop-up? and Im horrible at code so i was hoping some people here would post there take at it Thanks again! 60. Emanuel Says:
Give a look at this, its fantastic for auturun almost everything on any drive: http://www.totalautorunner.com 61. TrueRock Says:
My USB memory stick would not autorun. I fixed the problem with Microsofts autorun repair program: AutoFix.exe See: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c680a7b6-e8fa-45c4-a171-1b389cfacdad& DisplayLang=en 62. Krissy Says:
My icon is not displaying as the drive icon or when the autorun dialog box comes up with my custom option at the top of the list. I have included it in the autorun.inf file as icon=rsa.ico and the file is residing on the root of the usb stick. Can anyone help. Its driving me nuts! 63. Thomas Says:
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I have a question. How would you make autorun.inf open up a program that has spaces in its name? I have tried the following: open=My setup.exe and open=My setup.exe Thanks a bunch if you can help me. Sincerely, Thomas 64. Diliaur Says:
I wish I could use this, but when I try to create an autorun.inf file it says there already exists one - but I cant find it, even when I turn on the view hidden files and folders option. Help? 65. Sven Arsenault Says:
November 22nd, 2007 at 9:14 am
I would like to know if you can make the card function in the same way as a CD/DVD autorun files. Meaning i dont have to click anything to make it run. I would like it to every time i plug it into any XP computer. I have a text file with owner information and i would like it to pop up whenever i plug it in. Is there anyway to do this? please help, thanks Sven 66. Adrian Says:
January 3rd, 2008 at 9:27 am
@Thomas You need to enter the command in short filename format if you have spaces, e.g.: open=Mysetu~1.exe If you dont know the short filename for your program, then open a command prompt window in the directory and enter dir /X 67. Don H3 Says:
Does anyone know how autorun.inf on a USB drive can be used to set a user-environmental variable, eg. to notate what drive letter the USB drive is on? The problem I am running into is that I have a number of links to various programs and configuration files on the root of my general purpose USB drive, but windos requires a drive letter be hard coded. Which will probably blow up on machines other than my own, unless I can specify it via an environmental variable. Thanks, H3 68. Robert Carnegie Says:
Does the XP CMD environment variable formula %CD:~0,1% work for drive letter? (0,2 for letter and colon.) Possibly not; I dont have the bits here but the need for non-drive-specific file paths was already mentioned. Perhaps the thing to do is to give your USB drive a characteristic volume label, and look through volumes for that. But thats tricky as well. 69. Don H3 Says:
Yes!, that seems to work under my cmd.exe. I didnt realize when I made the original query, but it is actually a 2-part problem: Now that I have the drive letter, I still need to get it into the Users Environment for the duration that the USB drive is attached. But according to Rex Conns documentation that requires getting into the users Registry. And I dont know any software that can run from a USB drive and do that. (The problem is trivial using Rexs 4nt etc, which I use instead of cmd.exe on my own machine. But I cant expect other machines to have it). Thanks for the help!
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70. Gawdin Says:

does anyone know if there is a command for making the autoplay to execute the default command? for example [AutoRun] OPEN=CO\PLAY.EXE ICON=CO\PLAY.EXE ACTION=Run Conquer Label=Conquer Online shell\open\command=CO\PLAY.EXE shell=open now normally a popup asking what it should do appears and the default command highlighted is Run Conquer, however it does not give me a check box to make it always do such an action. I am looking for a command to either enable this or just execute the command 71. alfred Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 12:49 am
I cant open my drives on double click on XP SP2 after deleting Win32 NSanti virus. This virus might have changed my autorun.inf file which is below-
;oa4rwK38k4ao5idSKoj3cj3j6lao0407ssS3oqjka4dkpfasAq9defXK53ak7asf59k4aA2lDD82diai9q1sr5l2AZkAw0o3nLk [AutoRun] ;kodSq7kp40DrlDk854Aa0q6Sso7aw open=d.com ;Owi10l2koJ3Za7JKwIk9DasA8sFknAkw33qr3Kik4o shell\open\Command=d.com ;Ks042Xw2KOo1LqHd0JllidrwKifsDalI4k4frL9kSsA0D3s8dL0s28iLmkww2eA shell\open\Default=1 ;ScXD3Kn3qdKla53a shell\explore\Command=d.com ;3ldKXskKlar2ks2sipwKwLA0ilq44D37kw0kD3Lrir22f12ds9qKo0kLr8daSJsDqdrasAalfjrd4Caolwk1rDLljZi7aZrwAswdKwDid How can I restore this to default settings? Pls help 72. Ben Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
found this on the MSDN site might be useful http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb776823.aspx 73. jb Says:
Hi there, I have a number of USB drives (5 at last count) which I use for a variety of things. I have setup up autoruns for them all e.g. [autorun] open=.\drive\autorun.exe ICON=.\drive\icon.ico action=Jason USB Menu! label=Jason USB 2 Shell\Option1=Run USB menu Shell\Option1\Command=.\drive\autorun.exe I have set up a menu using fastmenu http://www.pollensoftware.com/autorun/fastmenu.html to display help (located in drive folder) etc. What I am looking to also do & can find NO information anywhere about this is to automatically set a drive letter using autorun - I have setup the letters on my desktop computer but want to automatically setup the same drive letters when on my computer at uni.
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any help would be appreciated. Many thanks Jason 74. Mogens Beltoft Says:
Jason, Im afraid thats not possible. The drive letter has already been assigned at the point where autorun is executed. You can assign your preferred drive letter from the disk management tool in the control panel. Try google usb drive letter. /Mogens 75. maximilian Says:
Im used to using the EJECT menu when right clicking an icon, but I just recently realized that sometimes XP is stupid and still gives me power (well, my USB), and so I am like NO!!!~okay, Ill mature up a tad. Eject has become a pain, and I find that Safely Remove Hardware is too many clicks and too far away (in the corner). I generally always have MY COMPUTER open because I use my menus often (well, did before I switched to a new 2 gb usb, from 1gb, and have yet to move portable apps) and Id just like a menu item thatd let me safely remove my drive. I have read around and I believe, without an program, it is impossible to just safely remove my drive. I found that I can use %windir%\system32\RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll in a batch file to start up the Safely Remove Hardware menu, but even though the batch would close, I still be unable to eject it, because it is said to be in use (until I close the Safely Remove Hardware window). I fixed this by creating a shortcut, and putting that text up there into it, and it works, in my opinion, even better (no brief, black CMD.EXE popping up). The only flaw Ive found is that I dont believe I can add a .lnk file to the autorun.inf and have it work from the context menu. Perhaps shortcuts just cant run from the registry? Ive also attempted putting that text directly into the autorun.inf, but Im then told *checks* H:\ Access is denied. How can I get around this?? T____T (Oh, and a last odd question, when using file locations in the autorun file, do I need it to say, for example .\icon.ico instead of just icon.ico? (Yeah, I just have it in the main directory, just hidden and made system thatll change when I move apps over, though.) Please help, please excuse my horribly constructed sentences, and thanks in advance. 76. Sophism Says:
incredible thanx 77. Elliot Says:

Thanks a lot *bookmarks daily cup of tech* 78. Techtonic Says:

February 10th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Am a NEWBIE! THIS IS RELATED! Im using the autorun to display all sorts of things that my friends always think that my USB drive has virus or something. I did contract a virus that uses vbscript to perform its nasty actions. Its tied to autorun.inf. Plus it did not
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Im just having fun messing with my friends head. He likes viruses in computers but always tries to destroy or alter them. Heh. 79. Tao Says:
hi. i have a question and i know its not an easy one. I have an external hard disk that i happen to connect to a lot of computers, in order to give stuff to or take stuff from others. The problem is that some of those computers have trojans that get executed when i plug my hard-drive in. Also, the disk has 3 partitions and all of them get their autorun.inf files rewritten, even if the partitions are not opened. I know that disabling Autorun for any drive is possible and failry easy. But is there a way to disable Autorun for a disk drive, regardless of the OS and or Autorun settings of the host computer? And is there a way to make autorun.inf not rewritable, or at least harder to edit by scripts? Thx in advance. 80. Tao Says:
To be clearer about my request. Im wondering if its possible to make a code that would prevent the drives of my external disk to be Autorun or Autoplayed on any computer, without interferring with the host system. I dont want a code that disables Autorun on any computer I connect my drive to, as people would eventually point at my disk and say I have a virus that damages (actually alters and disables) their system settings. Which would be true. I just want my drives never to be Autoplayed, if possible. I want an Autorun.inf that prevents itself from being modified and run (in the sense that its only function would be to stop any hidden or silent script to execute the usual autoplay on my partitions). Do any of you think this can be done? 81. sunshine Says:
Dear All, Not exactly related butis it possible to have a script that runs automatically, or a no be user run it may be right from the desktop, when a usb drive is inserted? I basically need it to perform the below mentioned tasks: 1. to run attrib -h -r -s -a *.* 2. search and list certain files and folders based on an existing list 3. del directories / filenames of my choice (basically few malware spreading on our computers via usb drives) Such that it saves time for manually cleaning many drives cause the list of baddies is quite small and restricted, but the number of pcs and drives is many. Im not exactly a scripting guy so please make your suggestions simple and may be ready to use and modify, which im sure theyd be seeing the comprehensiveness of the above post. Id gladly make myself available for any other info. Regards, sunshine. 82. Abhilash Says:
Hi All, Is this Autorun functionality is supported in Windows 2K SP4. Because I am trying to make my USB stick autorun capable, and its working fine in XP Sp2. But the same is not working,even its not showing the label or icon in 2k SP4. Similarly, the default behaviour set using are not working in Windows Vista. The autorun.inf is as follows [Autorun] open=myApp.exe icon=myIcon.ico label=ItsMine
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shell\ItsMine\command=myApp.exe shell=ItsMine Could yo please help me to sort this out. Thansk in advance. -Abhilash 83. Nitin Says:
GR8 JUST WHAT I NEEDED!! 84. Mat Lampitt Says:

ok, after reading all this i still havent come accross any way of simply plugging in a usb pen and having it exicute a application automatically without menus or 3rd party software installed on the pc. any ideas anyone?? mat 85. Prince_of_Light Says:
Is it possible to have more than one open command in the autorun.inf file so that AutoPlay has more than one option for different programs on the device? 86. buzzer Says:
March 11th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Is there a way to make a .bat file run once when the drive is connected, but after that (like when double-clicking the drive in My Computer) have it only explore the drive? Thanks. 87. Daniel Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 7:05 am
This is great get ur usb to autorun like a cd its so simple i had been trying everything til i read this and it works perfectly http://infoklik.blogspot.com/2007/04/autorun-autoplay-english.html Posted by infoklik 88. Greg Says:
I have been reading your information and have a few questions for you. 1. How could I set the autorun so it opens my computer then the thumb drive when it is incerted into the computer. 2. I would like a banner to pop-up when ever the thumb drive is incerted into the computer or you double click the USB drive from explorer or my computer. When you double or single click I want the banner to pop-up then when you hit ok move to open the thumb drive in either explorer or my computer. 89. Mark Says:
is there any way to limit the number of options the user is given when the USB stick is inserted? right now it gives the options to view video, pictures, etc. is there any way to just have it say what the ACTION= says and get rid of all the other options in Windows XP? 90. mmm Says:
kiviin coud you make a zip ofRandom icon 91. random Says:
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Keviin coud you make a tested icon randomizer and store it in a zip because i keep get error on autoit 92. jk Says:
Hi I wanted to know that when we right click the usb drive, can we put another text or label instead of Open. For example instead of Open i want Enter 93. random Says:
random Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation. March 25th, 2008 at 6:47 am Keviin coud you make a tested icon randomizer and store it in a zip because i keep get error on AutoIt plese help i love dcot i found this aticle on popsci but, your the coolist webtise of all and i me all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DCOT ROCKS OUT LOUD!!!!!!! 94. virintove Says:
ok guys, im noob too but with all that i read here i built up this code. it changes the USB name/icon but the main thing is that when you plug in the usb, the computer will shutdown immediately: the code: [autorun] icon=minesweeper.ico label=VirIntOve shell\death=Self Suicide shell\death\command=temp_asgje shell=death useautoplay=1 minesweeper.ico ->ico image in the root instead of temp_asgje, put %windir%\system32\shutdown.exe (no ) the useautoplay=1 does the whole thing once you plug in the USB..(works only on XP) i tried this but now i cant figure out how to remove the autorun.inf off my USB [rools eyes] haha;) enjoy..thnx 95. Mat Lampitt Says:
ok, iv had a play with the. useautoplay=1 thing and it hasnt worked for me. i have windows xp pro, service pack 2. my autorun options are set to Prompt each time which is default xp. this is my AUTORUN.inf text [autorun] shellexecute=Project1.exe action = Project1.exe useautoplay=1 96. Mogens Beltoft Says:
Try googling disable autorun, there are a few ways to disable it. Back in the Win 95 and 98 days I believe you could hold down the shift key while loading a CD. Does that work for USB keys on XP? /Mogens 97. John Dixon Says:
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Thanks for this - Id been scratching my head, and trying various small applications, but my file is now launching just how I want it. A really useful article. 98. Bob Rawding Says:
I have tried numerous proggies to manage my USB drives - and all apologies to the DCoT webmaster / author Tim Fehlman and the DCoT afficionados - I FINALLY found what really works great - its Pegtops PStart and it is 100% free [its developer asks for donations through PayPal]. Look here - http://www.pegtop.net/start/ This software is really really really really slick. You can put portable apps on it, tell PStart to search on the USB its installed on, and it will create a menu item for the executable. It will also make autorun.infs for you. With a TON more stuff that it is capable of doing, it saves a LOT of time and effort. Thanks DCoT for your continuing efforts. I think PStart is worth looking at. Bob 99. Maria Says:
April 11th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Hello Freinds i have some question, is that possible to make a usb pen bootbale where i can install windows xp? I try it this inf [AutoRun] action=run setup.exe icon=setup.exe open=setup.exe when i booting computer with usb, I cant install windows from a usb pen. is there anyone can help me, how should i do. thanks alot 100. Scatter89 Says:
I am running XP (SP2) and am having problems with my Klingmax usb storage key. Although the system recognizes the USB Mass Storage Device in the Device Manager and reports no problems with the device, it will not recognize the device on my system (ie. in Explorer). The hardware appears to be working fine as the USB device works fine (the first time) in other computers running XP, and the USB port recognizes my other USB devices. I recently compiled/installed a new program on the USB device: ______________________________________ The autorun file: [autorun] UseAutoPlay = 1 icon=mammooth.ico open=Help!.exe action=Help! Im Lost! label=(2G) HELP ME, Im Lost! shell\open\command=Help!.exe shell\open= (2G)Help, Im Lost! shell=Help!.exe open=truecrypt.exe ___________________________ Im thinking the problem is the UseAutoPlay = 1. I think it is changing the way the computer is reading the USB port to make it act like removable media. I added this so the exe file would be run automatically. Taken from http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc301341.aspx
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platforms that support it. This value was introduced in Windows XP and will have no effect on prior versions of Windows. When this value is present, it will take precedence over the open and ShellExecute values. As with the ShellExecute value, this value should be used with care. It is intended primarily for use with multimedia content for which Autoplay support was added to Windows XP. If the media might be used on earlier versions of Windows, the Autorun.INF file should also provide a value for open, since UseAutoPlay has no effect on Windows versions prior to Windows XP. To maintain support for existing media using Autoplay V1 features, Autoplay V2 drops back to V1 behavior in some scenarios. If Autoplay V2 finds an Autorun.INF file without a UseAutoPlay=1 entry, or detects an audio CD or a DVD movie, then Autoplay V2 behaves as Autoplay V1 used to behave. I seem to have turned on the AutoPlay V2 and it is causing my system to not recognize the USB stick anymore. This doesnt make any sense to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 101. Bob Rawding Says:
Scatter89, If you have XP and Tweakui installed (get Tweakui from Microsofts website - do a search), click the Windoze Start and then the Run option. Type in tweakui When Tweakui starts click on the + next to My Computer on that menu then on the + next to Autoplay. See if autoplay is turned on for the drive you used to see as your USB. If that doesnt work, plug in the USB stick into a working USB port, then go back to the desktop and right-click on the My Computer icon, and left click on Manage When the Computer Management box opens, click on the Disk Management submenu under the Storage menu. See if your USB stick is displayed now. If not, right-click on Disk Management and left-click on Rescan Disks. Also you can check to see if you have a network drive conflict with a drive letter. The network drive might have to be disconnected before the USB stick shows up; it might be trying to use the same drive letter. You can then go back to Computer Management and change drive letters to resolve the conflict(s). Bob 102. Scatter89 Says:
Thanks Bob, it was a drive letter issue. For some reason the AUTORUN file changed the drive letter. Although I am not sure why this was the case, Ive changed it back and now it works great. I appreciate it! 103. jack Says:
tim you are a legend thanks a lot you really helped me 104. kyled Says:
is it possible to insert a usb drive and have it open an application automatically without any menus on multiple computers without installing software? 105. kyled Says:
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106. kyled Says:

this is a link to a site which offers a program tto enable complete autorun 107. kyled Says:
sorry here is the link http://www.simtel.net/product.php[id]84921[sekid]0[SiteID]simtel.net 108. kyled Says:

tim, is there a way to get 2 different custom options to come up on the autoplay popup? 109. kyled Says:
tim, is it possible to get 2 different custom options to come up on the autoplay popup? 110. random Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:07 am
i made 2 programs ################################################################### Dim $iMsgBoxAnswer $LowerLimit = 37 $UpperLimit = 767 $RandomNumber = Random($LowerLimit,$UpperLimit,1) Beep($RandomNumber,500) $iMsgBoxAnswer = MsgBox(48,random,beep) Select Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 1 ;OK msgBox(64 , beepFrequency , beep Frequency is: & $RandomNumber ) EndSelect 2program############################################################ Beep(500,500) Dim $iMsgBoxAnswer $iMsgBoxAnswer = MsgBox(266260,Fatal Error,worldwideweb Fatal Error (0266260) & @CRLF & some data may have been lost & @CRLF & Shutdown?) Select Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 6 ;Yes MsgBox(0,shutdown,worldwideweb will now shutdown and/or computer) Sleep ( 5000) ;shutdown Shutdown(6) Case $iMsgBoxAnswer = 7 ;No EndSelect 111. we need help Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:19 am
i see were on the same page of the book # mmm Says:

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May 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 am
Question Does anyone know how to set up context menu but retain the normal double click action that the OS uses when their is no autorun.inf present on the USB device. For example; I create autorun.inf file for ICON and LABEL which works fine. However when i add in a context menu line (e.g. shell\mount=mount shell\mount\command= The normal double click does not open the USB device as usual. 113. Stephan Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I have a weird problem with my thumbdrive. The label and action functions seem to work, but if I call open or shellexecute it refuses to run the program automatically when I plug the usb in. I am using Windows XP sp2. Anyone has any comments? [autorun] shellexecute=aa.exe label=bleahblea useautoplay=1 114. Paul Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 10:04 am
I created an auto run program that works great on a CD, then I used the suggestings above to make it work on a USB stick. Everything work perfectly but, I dont want that window to open(the one under Setting AutoPlay Options) that says What do you want Windows to do. Right now my program runs and that window pops up. I only want the program to run. Can you turn off the window some how? Im using Windows XP Thanks Paul 115. smiler Says:
May 29th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Umm This is great because I can hack the computers at my High school. The poor system Admin doesnt get why ************ autoruns when he puts his CD in a computer. This is great 2 thumbs up 116. Rudy Khoiruddin Says:
May 31st, 2008 at 1:30 am
nice tips, tanks call me if have anice tips again 117. Mark Says:
June 11th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
To disable autorun.inf read this: http://www.tirasoft.com Dont instal usbdefender, just start disable.reg
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I figured out how to make Windows XP and Vista run the program you want for autorun.inf without having the dialog box come up like normal. Add these lines to your autorun.inf open=program-of-your-choice.exe shell\open\command=program-of-your-choice.exe useautoplay=1 Of course, this wont work if autorun is disabled or if the user holds the shift key down while inserting the usb stick. 119. Bob Ellington Says:
July 20th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Using Vista, all Autoplay options set to Ask me every time. On the USB stick (mine is an old 128MB Lexar), I created an images folder and one named _empty. My icon is in images, _empty is, well, empty. Here is my autorun.inf: [autorun] start explorer /e,/root,MYCOMP~1,/select,%CD:~0,2% icon=.\images\BobElBlu.ico label=0-BE-1s Lexar [ExclusiveContentPaths] _empty The only thing in the root are folders and autorun.inf. Autoplay does not open because it does not see any images, audio or video files (or anything else.) Windows Explorer opens with a complete directory tree on the left with the USB selected, and the contents of the USB root listed on the right. Voil! You have to click on a different drive in the left pane before you can Safely Remove the USB drive. As for starting more that one application, play around with this: in the inf file, point to a batch file shellexecute=autorun.bat which contains the commands you want to execute. On the end of the command line append & exit I havent played with this too much, but it closed the Command Prompt window and seemed to execute the commands. You may have a problem with locked processes this way. I further suggest you check out Cedrick Collombs Unlocker at http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ Hope this solves the Vista problems; I have not had a chance to test all this yet under XP. Cordially, 0-BE-1 120. namzer0 Says:
August 1st, 2008 at 12:12 am
does anyone know how to autorun a file whenever i open MyDocuments or my HardDisk or C:\ Drive? I tried testing the autorun USB thing but none happens (I havent tested if the PC needs to restart for this option to work) email me plsss -namzer0@yahoo.com 121. namzer0 Says:
August 1st, 2008 at 12:16 am
It works for my USB drive (THANKS!!! I CAN HACK MY ****** BATCHMATE)but I cant get rid of the select task menu (the one asking for open to view files, take no action, play, etc) I tried comment 118, but it didnt work 122. Rey Says:
I searching for an autorun codes which will show only the USB root every time it will stick in my PC.Would anybody there lend me a hand?please email me @ reydanila@yahoo.com 123. cyberpunk Says:
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hey every1 does anybody of u knows how to put a background like the desktop in the usb window? 124. John T Says:
August 24th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
I need help with a small problem.. What I want is to make a second Explore in the context menu. Here is the code: =-= [autorun] label=Johns USB open=fake.bat action=Open Game! shell\Explore\Explore shell\Explore\command=fake.bat shell=Explore =-= Whenever I right click my USB the old Explore has been overwritten with the new command. Can anyone help? 125. knights Says:
i need help i want to secure my usb wath shuld i do?? 126. Matt Says:
First, learn to spell. Then I suggest going to www.truecrypt.org and download their software. Then use that in conjunction with an autorun.inf to secure your USB key. 127. shyam Says:
hi to all i want to copy a folder or file to usb drive or usb to c: drive by autorun pls help me how to do this thanks 128. Joc Boyer Says:
September 21st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Did I make a Booboo! I did create an autorun.inf to make Portable Applications work on my 4 GB USB drive. I finally got it work like a charm. Now its the anniversary of my daughter and I did want her to have the same so she can use it as a lifesaver in case her main PC is out of reach. She is studying at the Univ. So I did format in FAR32 the USB Key and copy everything I have on my USB to hers. Now the autorun.inf start, the window of Windows open with the message There are multiple file format on this . but it does not show any application or file reader like real player or windows media player I have a blank content. Do you know what cause this issue? Please forward the answer to my email because I am going on a 2 weeks trip with multiples stop where I will mostly limit my web activities to my email.. Thanks 129. David Colledani Says:
Hi! Ive made an autorun.inf script for a usb drive: [autorun] open=bal\blad\dss\Project1.exe shell\open\command=Project1.exe
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when I plug the usb into the PC, the .exe starts automatically, works like a dream but ONLY when in root are: autorun.inf Project1.exe when I put some other files on (music, pictures) I get this message: http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=52897496fg6.jpg I would be very pleased if someone could solve this problem. Cheers! 130. Dave Says:
Hi there, I made my own autorun.inf file. However, my system overwrote it with a new one. Do you know any way of prevfenting this? Cheers 131. RadGH Says:
@David Colledani: If you have music/pictures/videos on your drive you need to specify the CONTENT inside autorun.inf, like so:
[Content] MusicFiles=false PictureFiles=false VideoFiles=false
For more details on modifying your autorun.inf files you can read the official Microsoft MSDN Article Also, I spent awhile creating an application launcher to open instead of listing multiple shell\ options. You can download it and use it for free including source code from here: Drive Launcher 1.0.zip Once you set up the config.ini file (and the autorun.inf if you want), you will be given a GUI window with different icons of applications/files on your computer. Give it a try 132. G Says:
can i do auto run in a new text pad??? by starting [autorun]? 133. Toby Says:
Hi Folks, Just created the following autorun.inf in root of my usb-stick:

[AutoRun] label=Tobi's USB-Stick icon=.\Progra~1\Mozill~1\chrome\icons\default\messengerWindow.ico open=StartThunderbird.bat action=Thunderbird starten
Could not tell WinXP home SP3 to start TB from the subdirectory, although the icon was recognized. Had to create StartThunderbird.bat in usb-stick-root:
@echo off cd .\Programme\Mozilla Thunderbird call thunderbird.bat
Not really nice, but works fine so far Have a nice day,
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134. jonathan Says:

Im using your tool, however, when i plug in the stick, its getting all the way to the point where its opening the desired application, and Im asked if i want to start a new firefox session or reopen the previous session. When I click start new, I get what Im able to get the desired effect. How do i get the auto run bat file to override that step that asks whether Id like to start a new session? this is whats currently on my bat file: @echo Loading CD @c:\temp\process -k firefox.exe @start [desired web address] @cls exit 135. jonathan Says:
One more thing: we also have an auto run text on our root drive: [autorun] open=autorun.bat 136. gellie Says:
where to find my USB roots??? 137. Ibrah Says:

Hey guys i found new ways to customize usb drives Where You Can Put A background image on USB drive just like setting up a wallpaper.Here is the code.NB Copy to notepad and save as Desktop.ini **************************************** [{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}] iconarea_image=\Sup.jpg iconarea_text=000FFFFFF *************************************** Also note in the inconarea specify the image location 138. Dave Roth Says:
Is there a way to place a desktop icon on the PC screen that will launch the autorun.inf on the cd? We are running XP. Thanks 139. vips Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 10:58 am
hey folks.. i know this may sound a little dumb but i used this autorun dabbler toolkit and use it to modify autorun.inf n all..but when i sat on a different computer on a different net cafe the autorun.inf file itself was getting deleted automatically..i tried creating a new one but to no effect..it is windows sp2 and i have show hidden files on..still i cant see autorun.inf and every time i plug my usb it performs normal autorun.inf and the autorun.inf file i created gets erased automatically..please help.. ..vips 140. Ash Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Is there a way to autolaunch a particular program without having Windows Prompt Screen come up? I want it so that as soon as you plug in the USB Flash Drive - my program will pop open. 141. Gaurav Anand Says:
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great, it is quite good information,but only basics are there.I need more information about autorun.inf 142. Nick Says:
Is there a way to have opening a folder trigger an Autorun/Autoplay within the folder? Thanks 143. MrD Says:
For comment 123 My USB\Desktop.ini [ExtShellFolderViews] {BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}={BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC} [{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}] IconArea_Image=1 (where 1=the image on the usb) 144. Nofxtome Says:
Hi everyone, I have a very simple problem with my autorun file and I was wondering if one of you would happen know a solution to my problem. I have a very simple autorun file on my external hard disk: [autorun] label= Media Paradise icon = .\Pictures\Icons\Safe.ico On my HD I have a couple of directories, among which the directories .\audio & .\video. Is it possible to set a custom icon for these directories (and other sub-directories)? 145. jp26198926 Says:
November 2nd, 2008 at 4:27 am
hello guys.. 1. i used (UseAutoplay=1) but i can still see the pop-up window.why? 2. is it possible to automatically eject the usb flash disk whenever the user left-click on it? thanks in advance jaypee 146. vips Says:
hey friends.. i saw how u can change the background of folder.. but can i create any file to put random wallpapers on my root folder everytime i plug my usb in????? .. 147. Quincy Says:
whenever i insert my pen drive, it automatically displays a virus called malaware located in autorun.inf. Even when i delete the virus, it regenerates after 1min. what should i do pls. 148. vips Says:
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hey frnds.. created a batch file which can keep on randomly pick a photo from a folder and put it as the background of the root folder.. 149. N3S5 Says:
This could be used to start a virus unseen? IMA GONNA TAKE OVER THA WOLRD WHIT MY MASTER PLAN. plant a virus in evry computer whit my usb BWHAAHAHAHAHHAHA! 150. Autorun?? - PC-WELT - FORUM Says:
[] "shellexecute=" Bei der Verwendung von open muss die Datei ein Programm sein. Siehe hier (Bezieht sich auf USB-Sticks, msste aber auch auf CD-ROMs bertragbar sein.) Gru, /root! [] 151. Ammar143 Says:
Hi 1: I want to change the real ali.bat file icon int another fake icon. 2 : I want to change the icon of any program shortcut into anoher icon but without shortcut arrow on it and it also target the real file. 3 : I want to make an autorun .inf whose functionality is ,Whenever I double clik on a specific folder it opens the .bat file automaticaly.that .bat file is present in that folder or in the root directory. Plz help me as soon as possible thanks! 152. kkt123 Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 9:22 am
right-click on desktopNew ShortcutD:\ (or whatever your dvd/cd drive letter is #138 Dave Roth Says: October 10th, 2008 at 2:24 pm Is there a way to place a desktop icon on the PC screen that will launch the autorun.inf on the cd? We are running XP. Thanks 153. Nathaniel Says:
My portable harddisk when plug to the PC, it does not run. The PC did not detect the harddisk. I suspect the autorun of the portable harddisk is missing. Any idea how I can restore back the autorun? 154. Portable Says:
A bifg part of the discussion above is about to make what U3 offers: Plug In your usb drive and have your applications running without one click, i.e. even without the AutoPly Dialog Box. As far as I understand U3 solves this by a fake CD-ROM Drive on the USB Drive which enables the autorun.inf to do what we want. With this cool little tool http://wiki.hak5.org/wiki/Universal_U3_LaunchPad_Hacker we are able to overwrite the U3 CD Rom drive with own settings and programs. This leads us to the need to write an autorun.inf which discovers the regular usb drive to start for example PortableApps. As I understand this is mostly done by searching for a unique file. For example like this:
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@echo off for %%i in (c: d: e:) do (if exist %%i\mydrive.001 %%i\StartPortableApps.exe) :: snip :: The Problem with this little batch is that it is prompting an error when the for list contains drives which arent readable (for example the floppy disk drive with no disk). Unfortuneatly I have no scripting skills so I woul be glad if someone could write a batch/script discovering a drive and launching a programm. Thanks Portable OS: Windows XP SP2 PS: Maybe this sniplet which is giving back all drives of a computer helps to: Set vbssnippet=%temp%\%random%.vbs set fs = Createobject(Scripting.filesystemobject) set drives = fs.drives for each drive in drives list = list & drive & vbCr next msgbox list With the list of drives at hand next you simply have to ask - Is there a file uniquefilename - If yes get/use driveletter and launch Programm 155. hassan Says:
thank you 156. Adam DeVita Says:

Thanks for the syntax. It would be nice to know how to autorun an executable with a space in the file name 157. mporosh Says:
is it possible to change folder color using any desktop.ini 158. Ken Hogan Says:
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:33 am
Tim, I dumped the files I used on a USB key to autorun a power point worked like a charm thank you. However now the drive I had the files in started to autorun. After removing the files it still will not open without right clicking and picking explore. Is there some kind of cahce i need to delete? 159. Bill Says:
I have currently finished a project of mine that Ive written entirely in html. I need to find out how to open the html page automatically when the USB drive is plugged into my computer. My platform is windows XP and my browser is IE. I would appreciate any help on this. 160. ashraf Says:
some time usb not working to solve this prob install fixdrive and run it on usb
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I am a noob at this kind of stuff and want to make a message appear When they click on a context menu, like the lost.exe file in the toolkit, but i cant figure out how. Could anyone tell me how to make a message.exe file (make it slightly dumbed down because as i said i am a noob. 162. Zoonzox Says:
And if i didnt make it clear, i do know how to make a program start from a pushing a button on the context menu, i just dont know how to make a message.exe file. 163. Xenos Says:
Is there a way to put a password into the autorun? Can it be made to prompt for a password before it lets you do anything with your stuff? Say I want to open my thumbdrive and I open it in My Computer it askes for a password before it opens your programs. Is it possible to do this? 164. Te Ayudo- Proteger/limpiar de virus nuestro mp3, iPod, Disco USB, cmara. Says:
[] USB nos lo crearemos nosotros en el raiz del disco USB, en blanco (o con opciones personalizadas USB Drive AutoRun.inf Tweaking) y lo marcaremos como de solo lectura. Asi evitaremos que si nuestro USB se infecta, que podra [] 165. Dolphin G Says:
Hi, This is indeed a great stuff and a research place. Just want to ask if we can change the icons when we move to different folders. 166. BrandiX Says:
February 1st, 2009 at 9:50 am
HEy Very Usefull 167. Thomas J Says:

Does someone understand what creates an autorun.inf and m.exe file on my USB key. I found when I turn off Autoplay policy, it doesnt. The problem is when these files are created, the usb key will not open when double clicked. You have to right click and say open. 168. Zoonzox Says:
Thomas, I have found that the same thing happens when I put an Autorun.inf file on my flash drive, but it only happened when i started up my computer with the flash drive in the usb port. If my computer is already on and started up, then it works just like it should (you double click on it and it opens up like normal) Hope that helps. P.S. I am still wondering how to make a message.exe file like the one called Lost in the dabbler toolkit. But besides that this site has been great. =] 169. Zoonzox Says:
I am wondering the same thing as Xenos i would also like to know i would be able to password protect my programs/files. 170. Blake Says:
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could have my adress n contact details, if you are still reading this post, or anyone out there i would love to hear from you. emil me at head_on_a_stake@hotmail.com 171. Blake Says:
Zoonzox if you ever come up with an answer to your questions about creating a lost.exe of your own, or how to password protect files on your USB then i would like to hear from you, head_on_a_stake@hotmail.com also if i find answers, ill b sure to post them back here. 172. sagat Says:
Hi, I have a problem. I have many shortcuts on my USB drive.Shortcuts dont work because as i plug in my USB,everytime the drive letter changes(E:,F:,G:).Is it possible to Assign fixed drive letter to my pendrive using Autorun.inf. I am not an admin so i cant use drive Windows tools.it would be best if it can be done by something in pendrive itself. Please Reply if you have the solution. Thanks for above information. 173. omid Says:
hi thanks for these tips i want when put flash memory just start my program and dont show auto play dialog, plz help me and say to me what can i do? 174. alien Says:
is there anyway to make the autorun.inf not overwritable by other program?since those virus keep create a autorun.inf file which we cant overwrite it, i think we can do that before the virus take the chance. just looking solution to do it 175. prateek Says:
i tried to edit the AUTORUN>INF file in my usb flash drive but it does not worked, instead of showing the icon it is showing the open withicon. do suggest proper method to correct it. thankx in advance 176. kkp Says:
I would like my C# program to know what drive letter the USB device, that triggered the app to start, was attach to. Any suggestion on this? 177. ourfear Says:
Re: sagat USB drive letter issue The solution is to map the USB drive to a particular letter, heres how thats done: Open an explorer window, and right-click My Computer, then select Manage On the left-hand side, youll find Storage and under that will be, among other things, Disk Management select that.
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In the upper part of the right-hand display, right-click the USB drive you have installed, then select Change Drive Letter and Paths On the dialogue that comes up, select Change then select your drive letter of choice from the combo box and press OK. Youll get a warning message, but thats just in case you are changing the drive letter of a disk that you have software installed to, so press Yes on that dialogue. You are back to the Disk Management dialogue now, and your newly selected drive letter is showing for your USB drive. Close this dialogue, and youre done. 178. ourfear Says:
Blake and Zoonzox. The lost.exe was made using AutoIT. I suggest you read more of Tims site before attempting to use it though! : ) 179. topography Says:
I would like to change the text on lost.exe to display something more suitable for myself. I have had a play with trying to find where the text is located and if I can change it, but I have failed. Can anyone help? Perhaps some code that would have the same effect for AutoIT?? Cheers in advance. 180. Faiz Says:
My Kaspersky detects the file as detected: virus Worm.Win32.AutoRun.rtu URL: http://dailycupoftech.com/Downloads/AutorunDabblerToolkit.zip//DCoTopen.exe 181. blacklist Says:
nice.. Tnx 182. Xenos Says:

March 16th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
the autorun will not work for me. it has suddenly stoped working and nothing has changed on my computer. can anybody help me with this problem? 183. dhashdosho Says:
the easiest way is just : as for example (inside your autorun just iclude) [autorun] icon=carbon_too.ico 184. Martijn Says:
Hey guys when i plug in my usb stick it is named drive (G:) how can i make it call the stick drive (F:)????? 185. Sebastian Says:
March 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
@Martijn:
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2. Press the Windows- and the R-button or click the Run-entry of the Start Menu- a window will appear 3. Type in diskmgmt.msc and click on the OK-button - instead of the first window another one will appear 4. Choose your USB stick and open its context menu (right mouse button) 5. Click the fourth entry (something like Change drive letter and path) - a window will appear 6. Click on the second button (Change) - a dialog will appear 7. Choose a new drive letter and click OK 186. Grayson Says:
Hey, well I just wanna know if I can make a drop-out menu in the right click menu. shell\Firefox\command=H:\PORTAB~1\FIREFO~1\FIREFO~1.EXE shell\School\command=Explorer.exe H:\Documents\School\ shell\Backup\command=H:\PortableApps\PortableAppsBackup\PortableAppsBackup.exe shell\Restore From Backup\command=H:\PortableApps\PortableAppsBackup\PortableAppsBackupRestore.exe shell\Help\command=H:\Documents\Help.exe I currently have those in itHow could I put all those in one menu? 187. Dan Says:
I have a question, I have tried to read all this but Im very new to this. Let me explain, here at work we play a game with each other, when someone leaves his computer unlocked we always change their windows background to something really gay. Now its getting harder to find them with their PC unlocked, so my idea is to be able to plug in my USB drive and run a autorun script that will load a new picture to thier background without logging in. Is that possible and how would I go about this? 188. jon Says:
i just want to use the autorun.inf to boot up a program on my usb so can u just explain the basics using variables 189. Sanath Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
If there any way to write a autorun file to autorun like Auto Play just like that windows provide us.? I mean i want to Auto Play a my exe without double clik or explore or any other method. I want to Auto Play it when just connected flash to Pc, just like happen in auto play in a cd. 190. junti Says:
hello there! anybody can help me there.? i wan autorun codes for puting the security in my flash disk.and asigning the drive letter on it. please reply me or email me @ fiamores@nethauz.com that is my email add! thanks.. sorry for the english! i cant speak it properly! 191. ourfear Says:
I have the same issue woth USB drive switching, so ive made an exe to take the hassle out of it. I call it USB Easy Switch and its free. Double click the exe file, choose the USB device, choose your desired drive letter, hit enter.DONE!! This software uses the Diskpart facility on all Windows machines. It takes a relatively complex set of codes and transmits them into a small and simple executable form. You can find it on my website above (when Geocities is working again!) the direct downlaod link is: http://uk.geocities.com/our_fear@btinternet.com/Hosting/usb_easy_switch.zip and I wrote a small user guide: http://uk.geocities.com/our_fear@btinternet.com/Hosting/how_to.zip Hope this helps peeps.
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192. Dustin Says:

hello i would like to say that i got your auto run dabblers toolkit and now i cant access my flash drive. 193. Tyler Says:
Is there a way for me to set up my flash drive so that i can plug it in and a .bat file will automatically open without me being prompted with the what do you want windows to do screen? 194. ourfear Says:
Tyler. The whole last section of the above blog is reference to Changing Default Actionthis is what you need to read. Dustin. The auto run dabblers toolkit provided by Tim doesnt actually contain anything that would disable your flash drive!! It just opens the a single executable pop up message, changes an icon and changes the shell exec command..nothing bad there. Simply remove it from your USB drive!! If the issue persists copy off your data and then format it. But i can virtually guarantee as a programmer that Tims files didnt cause your issue! 195. Julio Says:
Hi everybody! Ive been reading your posts and 10x to u all Im learning about programing. Nway about the lost pen drive, I had an Idea I hope someone can make it come true. Ok the idea is: How about making a program that installs itself once the lost pen drive is conected to a pc then the program would be hidden on the pc till the pc connects to the internet and once connected it would send an e-mail to the pen drivers owner with imformation about the IP address of the user therefore the owner could trace the IP address and would know exactly where the pen is. 196. Walt Says:
April 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Hello, I am trying to help a friend (you know how that goes). Hes blind but uses JAWS for Windows Screen Reading Software to use his computer. I am trying to create an autorun.inf that lets him know that XP has found his Flash Drive. I have tried many combinations to get the Flash Drive to play a short sound using windows media player and one of the wav files in the windows directory. This way, when he travels from his home computer and the university labs, he has a way to tell that his flash drive has been found by the computer without looking for it using JAWS. However, I have had no success. All I am trying to do is get the flash drive to give an audio noise, regardless of what PC he plug the flash drive into. Can anyone help me out? 197. jinal Says:
May 1st, 2009 at 8:34 am
the link seems to work for me btw thanx for article . very helpful 198. ourfear Says:
May 5th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Walt. Yes there is a solution to this: There is a program called Audio to Exe. Simply what it does is turn a sound file into an executable file: http://www.f2ko.de/English/a2e/download.php
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[autorun] open=chord.exe action=Run shell\Open\command="chord.exe" shell=Open The issue here being that the music player associated with the exe keeps focus and the USB drive doest open! But a batch file could be assembled to open and close windows as required. Hope this helps. oh and for reference, you could probably create an autorun.ini to use the default windows directory for each machine to play the chime, if so the path youd require is: %windir%\Media\chimes.wav" 199. Raistlin Majere Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Hi I am looking for a way to run a program without the autoplay menu appearing. I need the program to run when the usb has been connected to the computer without requiring user participation? Is that possible? useautoplay=1 doesnt work? Could it be my computers settings? I read somewhere that autoplay may not be enable on the computer? How do you find out if it is or not and how do you change it? [AutoRun] open=setup.exe shellexecutable=setup.exe label=Setup action=Setup.exe shell\Setup=setup.exe shell\Setup\command=setup.exe shell=Setup useautoplay=1 Thats what I have gathered so far, but nothing happens when the usb is connected. The autoplay menu doesnt appear but the program doesnt run either, nothing happens until double-click in explorer? Should there be anything else? Anyone who can help, please reply to nightwalker2200@hotmail.com Much appreciation Thanks 200. hosny Says:
May 9th, 2009 at 3:39 am
thanks for all on the program 201. ourfear Says:

May 15th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Raistlin Majere, Autoplay will always require user input. Its a security feature. My most basic Autorun.ini is this: [autorun] label=Windows Optimizer Tool open=open action=Run shell\Open=** Run XP Install ** shell\Open\command="FearTech Optimizer Tool Setup - XP.exe" shell=Open action=close shell\close=** Run Vista Install **
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This allows the USB stick to be opened to view files, but it defaults it to open a Autorun menu where i can choose to run my XP or Vista Installer. The closest i have got to an auto running version is by using a batch file to find out if the Operating system is Vista of Xp then running the correct installer for mebut you still have to start the first program by either Double clicking the USB device in My computer or by selecting it on the Autorun menu. You may find that your Auto run feature is disabled, if this is the case use this tool from Microsoft to rectify it: Autoplay Repair Wizard http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?familyid=C680A7B6-E8FA-45C4-A171-1B389CFACDAD& displaylang=en 202. ourfear Says:
May 15th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Just remembered, I also have a tweak on my Optimizer tool that could help: http://www.box.net/shared/lu24kmqmpl If you install the tool, Press R and enter then run Tweak 24. 203. Isabel Says:
May 28th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I need to get a simple powerpoint slide to act as the landing page of a USB stick. Its just a basic table of contents that i need to hyperlink to the contents fo the stick. Ideally i would like to use autorun so that when i plug in the usb stick my landing page automatically opens and viewers can simply click on their preferred item in the contents and be directed to the document. Is there any way anyone could talk me through doing this? Isabel (isabelletoland@yahoo.ie) 204. ourfear Says:
June 6th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Isabel. I would suggest using the Autorun feature to open a locally stored HTML web page. From this page you can then have hyper links set up to open up the relevant document, heck, you could even use a html image map to do it. or if i misunderstood you can set the auto run to open your powerpoint doc: shellexecute=DOCUMNETNAME.ppt Look at 205. Karen the Avocado Says:
June 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Hi, great info. I too am using Autorun to launch am HTML web page stored on the same drive. Ive tested this on a number of computers here in the U.S., both PC (Win XP) and Mac, and it works fine. Now my colleagues in France are trying to duplicate and are having problems with the thumb driving not auto-launching with either PC (XP) and Mac. They tell me my HTML page is associating to Notepad, not Internet Explorer (corp. standard browser). Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks! [autorun] ShellExecute=Index.html action=HPLC 2009 label=HPLC 2009 icon=thumb_icon.ico 206. ourfear Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
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The issue isnt with your Autorun script, it seems to me that their Autorun feature has been disabled form the operating system If they are using XP, they can downlaod and run the Free windows Autoplay Repair Wizard from here: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?familyid=C680A7B6-E8FA-45C4-A171-1B389CFACDAD& displaylang=en If the machine is Vista: Type service.msc in Start Search to run Services console. Locate Shell Hardware Detection, and ensure that the Service Status is Running, and Startup Type is Automatic. If not, start the service and change the Startup Type setting accordingly. For more information, please see here: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/01/14/autoplayautorun-not-working-or-missing-not-open-in-windows-vista/ Hope that helps. 207. ourfear Says:
June 12th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Karen the Avocado, also try putting your ShellExecute=Index.html in speech quotes: ShellExecute=Index.html If their web browser isnt picking it up, it could simply be that they dont have IE set as their default .html application!! I for instance can set a program called Notepad++ to open all instances of .HTML!! Tell them to right click the .html file and choose open with select their web browser form the list and tick the box that says Always use the selected program to open this kind of file this will default .html back to IE. 208. Solution Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Hi, First time I plug in USB, I need to open an html page. Subsequently when we plug USB it should pop-up a message saying download our product?. If they click yes it should connect to our server and download the product material into the USB drive automatically (Nice to show Downloading.. please wait) I can open the html page first time. but how to initiate the message, every other time the user uses USB. Please help Thanks. 209. ourfear Says:
July 9th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Solution, Youre pretty much asking for a fully bespoke product here. It would be easy enough to write this code in AutoIT or even a batch script and then set your autorun to open this file instead. That way it ill call all the items your specified in order. 210. sai Says:
July 21st, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Today happens to be my first day with Autorun I have been trying to get solution for the problem mentioned below, 1. I need to launch an already installed windows application(created in C#, .Net 3.5fwk) when a CD/DVD is inserted. How should I write my Autorun.inf for this requirement?
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sql server database table. Please shed some light, how this can be achieved? Thanks, Sai 211. ourfear Says:
July 28th, 2009 at 7:45 am
sai, I believe autorun can call a file that is located on a hosts machine, you would just need to specify the full path to run it. Any Autorun.ini file would need to be based on your CD though otherwise it wouldnt work. Alternatively you will need to create a script/batch file to complete your commands and store this on the CD or even your PC, your CD based autorun can then call the program and run it. Hope this helps. 212. GHOST SKIKDA Says:
#include _FileCreate(autorun.inf) ;~ oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo IniWrite (autorun.inf,Autorun,Open,hocine.exe) IniWrite (autorun.inf,Autorun,Shellexe cute,hocine.exe) IniWrite (autorun.inf,Autorun,Shell\Open\command,hocine.exe) IniWrite (autorun.inf,Autorun,Shell,Open) IniWrite (autorun.inf,Autorun,Explorer,Hocine.exe) Sleep (1) FileSetAttrib (autorun.inf,+RSHA) ;~ ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 213. GHOST SKIKDA Says:
#include sory!
214. Mr.Questions Says:

hey. is this autorun,inf is a virus or what?? because I think that it is then its is being used as a change to drive icon..> -> Please answer me is this autorun a virus or not? is it good or bad? thenk you every one and Cheers..! 215. sravan Says:
where the bat file must be placed in the usb how can i open the root directory of my usb 216. ourfear Says:
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217. Keith Wade Says:

When I open my thumb drive in XP, it sees I have pictures on the drive, and opens in the filmstrip view. This is highly annoying. Is there a way to make it open in the tiles view? 218. Ravindu Kumarasiri Says:
I saw a command explorer.exe \ above in a comment box. It is to open the drive in a new explorer window. But it doesnt work with out variables and bla bla bla. I just want to know a simple command that opens the drive. Please help me in this. Thank U! 219. Kumarasiri Says:
From an autorun.ini i dont think you can open a drive directly. Use a batch file and use this code: cd ***enter drive/folderpath*** start . Then call this batch from the autorun.ini 220. Norah Says:
hi, last few years ive been trying to do the same configuration where when i plug in my usb pendrive, it will automatically launch the application without having to click anything using the below command: [autorun] shellexecute=mrs.exe icon = mrs.exe action = mrs.exe useautoplay=1 Now when i run the autorun file with the configuration above,its not working anymore.Why?? Do u guys have any ideas how to launch the application straight away when i plug in my pendrive?? 221. ourfear Says:
Keith Wade, You cant via an Autorun.ini but you can change the defaults on the folder, Right click the folder and select Properties, then choose the Customize tab. The top option is What kind of folder do you want? Change this from Photo Album to Documents. 222. Nishant Mendiratta Says:
There has been a virus named autorun.inf in my pen-drivesi got it from a friend. I know its been a long while since most of the anti-viruses have its definitions. But I think this is an improved version of this virus. Ive tried getting it detected by different anti-viruses but none of those could even detect it except NOD32 which stated that it will delete it after restart but now it is also not detecting it. I tried to detect it by DOS command (attrib) [ attrib is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
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It has blocked my Add/Remove Program option too. It as corrupted my Files & Folder hiding software (My Lockbox) also. And when i tried to uninstall it, it said that theres a problem because ive installed Hide Folders 2009 which, by the way, I DID NOT. And many other things. Its really very frustrating thing as I dont want to install the whole windows again. SO, PLEASE help me out ASAP. 223. Silkeyn Says:
Would you happen to know how to apply these configurations to files beyond the root? (for example, getting F:/contents/stuff to take an additional action when opened, such as displaying a warning or dialog box) And Firefox says your site has dangerous downloads for some reason. 224. jepcon Says:
hay i am trying to use a autorun.int to stat a .bat file and it wont work even if i make a .exe that runs a .bat file any thoughts 225. ourfear Says:
Nishant Mendiratta Autorun.ini isnt a virus, but it may have been used to run/start a virus that was hidden on the USB pen drive. Try installing and Running Spybot S&D, or in the extreme case use HiJackThis, but i would suggest you find a Virus fighting forum first. eg: http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/ 226. luke Says:
hi could i hav a code 2 run a .BAT or .VBS file through autorun, as i really need one, but cant find ty!! 227. kimi Says:
hell, i am trying to make my autorun.inf file to start a program from my usb the moment it is plugged in but it always starts Windows AutoRun window, is there no way to override this? there must be.. 228. nathan Says:
how do I make a autorun that just opens the drive it is in? the drive changes a lot so i cant just do open E:/ Thanks 229. Logo Flash Er Says:
Very informative. Autorun can be also partitioned on usb flash drive and work similar to CD/DVD autorun. 230. manioc Says:
For those of you using TrueCrypts traveler disk and want TrueCrypt.exes mount dialog to work for ALL versions of Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7) without the system cannot find the file specified error, do the following:
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@echo off set drive=%cd:~0,3% start %drive%TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe /q background /e /m rm /v %drive%TrueCrypt\VOLUME.tc 2. change autorun.inf open=mountvol.bat VOILA! 231. Roy Varghese Says:
Hi Guys, Im new to this, so please bear with me. I have Ubuntu LiveUSB installed on my Corsair 8GB USB stick. As a result it contains a large number of folders and files that I do not want people to mess with. I would like to ensure that when the usb is plugged into a windows machine, it opens up to a folder Everything else that Ive created in the root directory. That way if I lend the stick to anyone, they will only see this folder when they use it. Any suggestions on how this can be done? Thanks! 232. wndr Says:
hi, i am looking for a way to use date in Autorun.inf. something like this: [autorun] open=msiexec.exe /i MyApp.msi /L*v C:\MyApp%date%.log 233. Amit Says:
Thanx dudeit was niceworking..!! very informative!! 234. digital Says:

I have read through this several times and now I am lost. Just want to insert the flash drive and have it go to a web site. Thanks 235. kalem Says:
hi there, i want you to provide me with a script which copies some files to every USB(flash) devices plugged in and it must run by itself detecting the plugged device!! i may have many things to discus with those who answered to my request! my email is kalem.hope@gmail.com thanks in advance! 236. kalem Says:
hi, i posted a question and, unfortunately, it was lost from this page. i am a student working on bash scripting. I have write many scripts that perform specific tasks and help users if they could run by themselves. one of these scripts, for example, have to run detecting a USB device when a USB flash disc is plugged in and the
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what script can do this all task? thanks , i may have some picture gift for the one who satisfied me. 237. Xenos Says:
I have set up my autorun, But it doesnt seem to want to work. Can anybody tell me if my autorun file is correct? The only things I have working correctly are the icon and the label. [autorun] open=PortableApps/StartPortableApps.exe action=Start PortableApps.com icon=PortableApps/StartPortableApps.exe label=Xenos shell\PA=Start PortableApps shell\PA\command=PortableApps/StartPortableApps.exe shell=PA 238. ourfear Says:
December 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
@Nathan U cant really. Since the drive isnt the same Letter when its inserted. U can however try running a batch file that has the line start . As this opens the location of where the batch is run from, this should work. @luke yes. As per the above example, but just use a .bat file instead! e.g: shell\lost\command=Lost.exe = shell\lost\command=Lost.bat @kimi Afraid not, Windows has a designated Autorun platform that requests your attention. There is i believe a tick box though on this window that you can tick to set this as default action. 239. Mario Says:
TIM, You mentioned option=value in the article. Is there an infinite set of options I can use? I am writing an inf file for a USB driver to configure a device, other than a flash drive. 240. duarte Says:
i need help how do i make a autorun or other file type to close a process when this process start. well, when i burn a video dvd and this dvd is into the drive i need a autorun to block for example nero.exe process or other when this process start. sorry for my english 241. Steve Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
All, this may be way off target but I need some help. I need to create a batch file that will run at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm each day.
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Need this to run automaticly each day. 242. Andy Cakep Says:
I need helpI have 2 folder that contain important data of my company in My USB drive,than I make a mistakeAll of my datas have disappear from my USB drive. Than I scan my data with Anti Virus program, n all of my data have seen in the details of scanning progress in Autorun.Inf (hiden),now is there any body could help me to restore all of my data?is there any solution for my problem? Thanks before
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What does it mean install to the root?

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Hi Folks, Just created the following autorun.inf in root of my usb-stick:

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