Hi,

For example I want to put 6 programs on a CD/DVD

A
B
C
D
E
F

I put setup.exe in each one.

A/setup.exe
B/setup.exe
C/setup.exe
D/setup.exe
E/setup.exe
F/setup.exe

What I want is to have a Autorun.exe (something like that) that when I open that it displays a MENUs that has buttion that you click called

InstallA which opens A/Setup.exe

InstallB which opens B/Setup.exe

InstallC which opens C/Setup.exe

InstallD which opens D/Setup.exe

InstallE which opens E/Setup.exe

InstallF which opens F/Setup.exe

Is there a program that does this?

I have seen stuff like those and I woiuld like to make one of these for my mom to make it really simple for her because shes n00b at PC's

thanks

u could make a small vb app with buttons that direct to the setup file and that would be launched with autorun file.

made one like that a while ago, i can help yea if u need.

It might be easier to use a program that can create an installer? I really know nothing about them but I did a google seach for create simple installer and it came up with a few hits, including some freeware ones - might be worth checking out?

OR

Perhaps an html page - simple and effective

if u get one online, make sur that it'll will keep the install dir dynamic and not static else u might get problems in the long run and a good free installer is NSIS by nullsoft (u know, the ones that made Winamp ).

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Originally posted by multimillion2k

Perhaps an html page - simple and effective

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Originally posted by lp15

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Perhaps an html page - simple and effective

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Easiest Thing To Do!!

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Originally posted by DragonX
Can u get an html page to load via an autorun file ? (if so i didn't know that - i thought only .exe file could be launched)

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You can run anything from the autorun, including html files, they will launch in the default browser.

Problem:

Internet Explorer's wonderful "security" features will give you a few thousand warnings, they start before you even choose a program.

Firefox will insist on "downloading" the file, it will popup the warnings, and then add the file into the download manager, and then need to be launched from there with more warnings.

Opera gives an option to just open the file, but it is actually first copied to the computer, then run from there.

Check out Autorun Maestro.

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Originally posted by rav0
You can run anything from the autorun, including html files, they will launch in the default browser.

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Originally posted by rav0
Problem:

Internet Explorer's wonderful "security" features will give you a few thousand warnings, they start before you even choose a program.

Firefox will insist on "downloading" the file, it will popup the warnings, and then add the file into the download manager, and then need to be launched from there with more warnings.

Opera gives an option to just open the file, but it is actually first copied to the computer, then run from there.

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I know a bit of JavaScript but I've never heard of launchApp.

Anyway Internet Explorer (SP2) and Firefox (I think) block JavaScript, then give you the option to allow it when you have loaded a JavaScript enabled page.

SonicSam hasn't replied to this thread at all so I assume he hasn't read it, and when he does maybe a reply already given will be sufficient.

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Perhaps an html page - simple and effective

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Easiest Thing To Do!!

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Can u get an html page to load via an autorun file ? (if so i didn't know that - i thought only .exe file could be launched)

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Originally posted by DragonX
u could make a small vb app with buttons that direct to the setup file and that would be launched with autorun file.

made one like that a while ago, i can help yea if u need.

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what about .hta files
they are executalbe and are html as well
just let me find one somewhere on my pc and i 'll post it...

OK Im retarded with everything. I know nothing about Javascript Vb o anything like that. I was just thinking of a program that could help me  

Anyways I got to go to school.

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Originally posted by rav0
Check out Autorun Maestro.

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for those then who may find it interesting i found these on the web

2 examples of how to use hta files

ok I dont really understand Autorun Maestro either.

Any easier program than that ???

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Originally posted by SonicSam
Any easier program than that ???

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Well actually Im installing the stuff. I just want it to be easier for me seeing Im putting around 200 instalations on a CD

anyways I found some links and I would like to know the most easy and/or the best one.

www.cdmenupro.com/
www.cdfrontend.com/
www.simplythebest.net/shareware/programming/menu_creators.html
www.indigorose.com/
www.cdmenupro.com/autorun.htm
autorun.moonvalley.com/autorunmenu.htm
www.ezau.com/latest/articles/083.shtml
www.6bytes.com/autoruncd.html
www.thailandphotoalbum.com/AutorunMaker.html
www.softhypermarket.com/AUTOption-download_11412.htm
www.downloadjunction.com/product/software/9830/
www.kl-soft.com/autoplay.php
www.leadsign.com/autorun_menu.html

And I would prefereably (aka REALLY want) the program to make DVD ones.

Thanks

Here, put it on the cd.

It has to be in the folder that contains A/B/C/D/E/F to work, and I didnt really write error handling so if setup.exe isnt there its not my fault.

Yeah that works.

I wasent really meaning A and setup.exe but I can rename all that stuff. Im going to still look for some but if all fails i will use your simple one

Hey SonicSam, do you have Visual Studio (make sure it's not .NEt) at all ? If so i coud write a simple app that would be easy to modify. Or if it all comes down to it, i can make the whole app for you. If u want that just let me know.

Well im downloading Visual Basic now and Im going to learn some tutorials. Norma is making me what I want so dont worry

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Well im downloading Visual Basic now and Im going to learn some tutorials. Norma is making me what I want so dont worry

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Im just waiting for norma to post his new one,. He said it would be done today

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Im just waiting for norma to post his new one,. He said it would be done today

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You're waiting for .Norma to post her new one.

? but the profile says male

anyways norma you said it would be done today

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? but the profile says male

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Originally posted by DragonX
Can u get an html page to load via an autorun file ? (if so i didn't know that - i thought only .exe file could be launched)

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Good question, I am not sure, but I think it is possble, and if it is, it is the best to do.

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tbh, I rather have a cd auto-run an html file than to run an exe at any times!!
There is nothing wrong with using an html file (appart from the fact that it needs a browser).

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tbh, I rather have a cd auto-run an html file than to run an exe at any times!!
There is nothing wrong with using an html file (appart from the fact that it needs a browser).

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hence the use a simple vb app, all u need is a dll (in some cases) which is installed with windows and it'll run anywhere (unless it was coded in .NET and the machine doesn't have the framework)

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hence the use a simple vb app, all u need is a dll (in some cases) which is installed with windows and it'll run anywhere (unless it was coded in .NET and the machine doesn't have the framework)

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Originally posted by ShawnZ
Which is why you use C and not VB.

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tbh, I rather have a cd auto-run an html file than to run an exe at any times!!
There is nothing wrong with using an html file (appart from the fact that it needs a browser).

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then again, if you really want an html file, use Hypertext Applications (HTA.)

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An HTA file is written in simple html markup, it isnt compiled or encoded in any way... You can hold shift to stop an autorun from occouring aswell...

well yah, like ShawnZ said a hta app is just a renamed html file. This is the best option in my opinion since its easy and one can customise the hell out of it , plus one can always see what it is going to do.

on a side note: finally something that cookie doesn't know

ok ya this is done Norma helped me and its over you can discuass about what your talking about

can we see it? maybe a screeny would be cool.

well i cant get a screenie cuz I put on dads pc and its not doen I still got to add the progs but if i have time I will some pics but its just a basic VB thing

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An HTA file is written in simple html markup, it isnt compiled or encoded in any way...

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You can hold shift to stop an autorun from occouring aswell...

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