START UP CD

[eureca_eureca]

how to make a start up cd . i need the menu to be an .exe file rather than a .html , so that i can pop up the set up files to install directly rather than downloading it to the pc (the default win download alert box).which is caused by href=some.exe

Any one please suggest a free of paid software to do this

[lateshgalia]

The thing you are looking out for is called AutoRun. Follow the procedure below :

1. Make a new text file in the root directory and rename it to autorun.inf.

2. Open the file with notepad and add the following lines to it :

[autorun]
open=The_File_You_Want_To_Run.exe
Icon=Display_Icon_When_CD_Is_Inserted.ico

3. Save the file and exit notepad.

Now burn the cd and you should be able to autorun the desired file.

[eureca_eureca]

hey i want to create that exe file. how to do that ?

[khattam_]

Originally Posted by eureca_eureca

hey i want to create that exe file. how to do that ?

That exe is any file you would want to run on 'Autorun'

[valtea]

your exe file was create di thought and u asked how to run the created exe directly.

IF not then try making the exe by winzip or winrar

[vijaythefool]

How do u create exe files with win zip and win rar ? are u talking abt sfx ?
that would merely extract , wouldnt make a exe file that acts as a menu to choose which software to install frmo the cd

[ramprasad]

Hi
The name of the exe file is the setup file u wanted to install... So when u insert the CD in the autorun enabled system, it starts the installation... Is this what u want...?

Regards,
Ramprasad

[saROMan]

hmm well what u want is this...

For HTML Autorun


Easy HTML Autorun Builder 1.2

Easy HTML Autorun Builder is an application pack designed for easy creation of HTML-based CD/DVD autorun menu which will run from CD/DVD ROM automatically. From this menu you can open documents in their default programs, run installations etc. Setup Pack contains executable configurer file, executable shell file and some additional files. Program gives you the ability to preview your Menu before burning the CD/DVD.

http://www.easyhtools.com/download.p.../eha_setup.zip

Screen Shots

http://easyhtools.com/scr/eha_builder1.png
http://easyhtools.com/scr/eha_mltinstall.png

OR

CDMenuPro v4.12.00

CDMenuPro is an easy-to-use tool for creating graphic Autorun CD Menu applications. The program comes complete with a large number of ready-to-use templates and project assistants, which make getting fast professional results child's play.

Create a professional CD Autorun Menu using CDMenuPro.
Use a clear and professional CD start menu to set you and your corporate presentation apart from the competition.
Use CDMenuPro to start your CD or DVD automatically with your own individually designed CD Autorun Menu - corporate presentations, documents, product catalogs, dissertations, job applications or slide show.
Impress your users by adding an automatic start feature to your CD presentation.

home.. http://www.cdmenupro.com/

soft....Windows: ME/2000/XP/2003 (without Windows Installer)
http://download.ks-sw.com/cdmenupe41200.exe

or:
soft...Windows: 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003 (includes Windows Installer)
http://download.ks-sw.com/cdmenupe41200msi.exe

Screenshot
http://www.topdownloads.net/software...1047492861.jpg

[saROMan]

OR

Simple Cd DVD Menu v1.2

Simple CD/DVD Menu is an autorun menu for data CDs and DVDs,
mostly useful for software storage and installation. As it's
name suggests, it is very simple to use, but it even includes
a full tutorial for people who prefer to have a walkthrough.

In addition to running any file type from your menu (executables,
documents, videos, etc.), you can also add web and e-mail links.
All editing is done in a WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get)
environment, meaning that as you edit your menu you will see
exactly how it will look when it is run from CD/DVD.

You can actually use it as a file menu system for any storage
device, such as portable hard drives and USB flash memory drives.

Easily:
Put together shareware compilation CDs/DVDs
Design driver backup discs
Combine many software installation CDs into a single menu


Screenshot

http://img163.exs.cx/img163/4810/ss583x4690eo.jpg

Home:

http://www.fenrisoft.com/

Download:

http://www.fenrisoft.com/simplemenu/..._1.2_Setup.exe