Launch an application

[wannabie2]

Hello. I'm looking for an application launcher that will autostart an application when windows starts.
I know all I have to do is to put something in startup but I need something more.

I have a classroom and the people there aren't very technical. they have different AVI files on different thumb drives. When they put the thumb drive in I want the file they put in the USB drives to start playing automaticly and to have it played in fullscreen.
the way I want it to work is like a CD Player. as soon as it goes in it starts playing.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[linney]

For security reasons Microsoft has removed the ability in Windows 7 for USB to Autorun when inserted.

These articles discuss the reasons behind it.

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=u...&ie=&oe=&redir_esc=&ei=WkPJTorjBYSSiAfby43rDw

 

[wannabie2]

That's fine. I'll use windows xp.
the only thing is how to setup autorun to play any file(s) found on USB key automaticly. I can see how to set it up for one file on one usb key but what if you have 4 or 5?

thing is when they are presenting I want them to just put the USB key in, It start playing, when they are done someone puts a usb key in and that starts playing. all in full screen.

 

[linney]

4 or 5 files or 4 or 5 USB drives?

In XP it would be launched by the Autorun.inf


Permanently set Windows XP's Windows Explorer as your flash drive's default AutoPlay action

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/wi...autoplay-action/738?tag=content;siu-container

Some articles on Autrun.inf might be useful to you. Adapt the information where necessary to apply to the file on your drive.

How to Test Autorun.inf Files

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;136214&FR=1

172078 - HOWTO: Enable Autorun for Applications Distributed on CD- ROM

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;172078&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

818804 - HOW TO: Create an Autorun CD-ROM for Applications That You Create by Using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818804&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

330135 - The AutoRun or AutoPlay Feature Does Not Work

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330135&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Using AutoRun with a USB Flash Drive (USB stick)

http://www.samlogic.net/articles/autorun-usb-flash-drive.htm

Perhaps you should transfer your post or ask the questions in the XP Forum if it no longer concerns Windows 7.