How to Test Autorun.inf Without Burning to a CD

It is possible to test an Autorun.inf file without burning all the necessary files onto CD-ROM, as long as the computer has autorun enabled on at least one of its removeable devices. More information on such procedures to enable autorun can be found here.

By utilizing the following methods, constant refining of the Autorun.inf file is possible without the need to burn multiple CDs.

Using removable media (Floppy/Zip/etc...)

1. Enable autorun on the desired removable media drive.

2. Copy the autorun.inf and all dependant files onto the removable media.

3. Remove and insert the media.

Using a Virtual Drive

1. Download and install a virtual CD/DVD-ROM emulator, such as the tool available from Daemon-Tools.

2. Using CD-Burning software, such as provided by Nero or Roxio, create a CD project with the Autorun.inf file inserted into the root directory of the CD.

3. Save the project to a CD project file, usually with a .bin or .iso or .cdi extension, with the CD-Burning software.

4. Using the CD/DVD-ROM emulator, load the project file into the virtual drive. This has the same effect as physically inserting the CD with the Autorun.inf into the CD/DVD-ROM.

 

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