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Creating an Autorun file for htm page on CD?

Timber

2005-03-01, 12:47 pm

Recently at work, I was tasked to create several CD’s that would be distributed to high profile Executives within my organization. The CD’s are to contain materials & documents for distribution following a conference that is to take place next week. I was hoping to create an autorun file that would bring up an htm or html link/index type page to keep these Directors from wasting time searching for files on the CD. There will be approximately 70 files & folders located inside of a single, distinct folder.

I’ve created autorun files in the past, to execute MS Word, but it was specific to a single drive. Is there a way, or several ways that any of you can instruct me on how to write an autorun type file that would bring up the htm or html file named - lets say - “Link.htm” - that is located within a folder named – hypothetically speaking -“Conference” - on the CD. I would like this to work on any drive that these Executives place the CD into, no matter if it’s the “D”, “M”, “N” drive etc???

Any & all help would be greatly appreciated. Please be as specific as possible on any info that you can provide, since computers are not my strongest point in life.

Thanks in advance,
Timber

freak

2005-03-16, 5:04 pm

did you see my answer when you asked the same question on my forum?

Timber

2005-03-17, 11:17 am

Hi Freak,

Yes, I did see your post on the other Forum. Thanks!!!

Until now, I forgot all of the locations that I posed my question. Much like that web-site, I foolishly double-posted here too. My apologies to the Web Masters of both sites - it won’t happen again.

Shortly after I received your helpful hints - I placed a loosely quoted excerpt of your “on target” answer to this web-site’s General Discussion Forum with the same question: "Creating an Autorun file for htm page on CD?".

By the way – Last night - I purchased your Freak Notes for Security +. You’re to be commended!!! I rate the information right up there with Tcat Houser’s stuff, however yours is more succinct & pithy.

The only concern that I had with your material is that it’s not in a format (such as PDF or Word file) that you could instantly download, or do a quick word search. Yes - I know you have a search functions, and I did find what I was looking for, but it was just a little awkward.

Still – Your Freak Notes for Security + are a True bargain at double the price.

Unfortunately, I have to work this evening. I was looking forward to your chat room discussion this evening on Security +. Perhaps I’ll be able to make it next time.

Thanks again,
Timber

freak

2005-03-17, 11:24 am

Timber, thanks for the kind words. I am happy that you enjoyed the FreakNotes. I use them in the classroom all the time and my students are happy with them as well.

PM me on my site with your email addy and I will send you a copy of them in PDF format

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