Start that CD!

~ Using Start.exe ~


I made this simple little (7.5 kb!) freeware program to create an autorun CD that opens up "index.html" in the default web browser.

And that's all it does!


It is then very simple to burn an autorun CD. All you have to do is unzip the included files and copy them to the root directory of your CD. The three files that must be included for your CD to work are:

Also, please include:


Edit Autorun.inf or create your own like so -

[autorun] ; must be the first line
open=Start.exe
icon=MyCD.ico ; change to 'newicon.ico' if you use your own icon


You may rename Start.exe if you make sure to edit Autorun.inf. I chose that name to make it obvious what to run when you're browsing the CD. Call it something more meaningful for you, if you like.

Your html file must, however, be called Index.html. That is hard-coded into the program. You may use any html file, not necessarily the template I've included. But it must be named Index.html.

Note: Your links must be relative. Use "MyDirectory/MyFile.exe". Do not use "file:///D:/MyDirectory/MyFile.exe" or "D:/MyDirectory/MyFile.exe".

Here is a screenshot of one version of Index.html I've used:

You are limited only by your own imagination. (Well, that and your html coding skills!)


I created this little program for my own use in making backup CD's of my favorite downloads, graphics, and documents. For this type of use, Index.html is simply a page of links to all the files on the CD. I use Mihov Index Maker or dirHTML, both are freeware, to automate some of the HTML coding.

I suggest using a CD-RW disk to test your CD before writing it to a CD-R disk. This is so you can verify that all your links work after burning.

It occurred to me that other people might find it useful. So, here it is. I have no plans to expand it's capabilities, but I might consider it if there's sufficient interest.

Any comments, bug-reports, etc. can be directed to me at dmalin@hotmail.com.

Created by Dawn Malin 2001-2002. All files are completely original and my sole property. Please do not distribute without all the included files.