iso image

[Kirk]

lets say i want to make a bootable disk from program whatever. how do i compile it?

[computathug]

I use nero to create image files and to burn image files to disc.

There are others like ash shampoo which will do the same.

Give me some more info on what you are trying to do in case i misunderstood the question.

[Kirk]

for instance, lets say i download some freeware program that is like microsoft office. I want it to auto start when i put the disk in. I know i have to create an .iso file (image file) for this to happen. what do i have to do to make this work. what files do i have to include, is there something special i have to do.

I usually use PowerISO to burn my iso files. good program.

[computathug]

Take a look here.

http://www.minidvdsoft.com/isocreator/

Its free too.

Hope this helps.

[lilrofl]

Auto-running a disk requires the creation of an autorun.inf file.

Create a new text file and name it

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autorun.inf

Enter this syntax into the file.

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[autorun]


open=application_name.exe

if the file to autorun is in a sub folder you have to specify the correct path.

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[autorun]


open=folder_A\folder_B\application_name.exe

If you want to run the application with an argument, include the argument as if at a command prompt.

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[autorun]


open=application_name /argument

If you would like to add a custom icon to your CD, place the image on the root of the CD, and add the following line:

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icon=icon_name.extension

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[autorun]


open=application_name.exe


icon=icon_name.jpg [ico, bmp... whatever]

To add a custom lable to your CD, add the line:

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label=Application Name

To customize the right click menu of your CD, add the syntax:

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shell=start shell\start\command=path/application.exe 


shell\start=Run Application


shell\read\command=notepad.exe location_of_read_me.txt//read_me.txt 


shell\read=open read_me_file.txt 

Hope I didn't miss anything

[Kirk]

no. you covered everything. i didnt know about the last one, the right click.