How to Launch .msi Files using Autorun from CD

In this post, we will see how to autorun a .msi file from a CD. If you are new to Autorun, please read this post: What is AutoRun and AutoPlay ? How to Set it ?
If you want to know more about autorun commands, please read this post: How to Make a AutoRun CD or DVD Using Autorun.inf

The open command supports only executable files. So, if you want to launch an msi (miscrosoft installer) file from CD automatically when it is inserted to CD drive, use the following code in the Autorun.inf file.

How to Make a AutoRun CD or DVD Using Autorun.inf

In this post we will see how to setup autorun on a CD or Pen drive using Autorun.inf file. If you are planning to create a CD with autorun (launch a file automatically on insertion of disc), this post will be helpful for you. If you are not much familiar with AutoRun, read the following post, to get an idea about autorun feature:  What is AutoRun or AutoPlay and How to Set it?

Now, we see how to make an autorun CD.

How to Disable AutoRun or AutoPlay in Windows Operating Systems

Here i am writing about the methods to disable AutoRun feature in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. To know more about AutoRun, See this post: What is AutoRun or AutoPlay and How to Set it?. If you want to make an AutoRun CD or Pen Drive yourself, just visit this page: How to Make a AutoRun CD or DVD Using Autorun.inf. To disable Autotrun or Autoplay features, there are multiple methods. Methods may also be different for different versions of Windows operating system.

Disable AutoPlay on Windows 8 or 8.1

• Open Start Menu
• Goto PC Settings (gear icon).
• got PC and Devices
• Select AutoPlay
• Click on the ON or Off Toggle button to turn it off.

What is AutoRun and AutoPlay ? How to Set it ?

AutoRun or AutoPlay is a feature of Microsoft Windows operating Systems which causes a certain file to be opened automatically when a Compact disc is inserted or a thumb drive is connected. Windows provide us some AutoPlay options to choose from. It can be chosen in the 'properties' of the CD Drive. You might have noticed that when we insert the CDs of Softwares or some movies some application will be launched automatically. In most cases, it may be one with a menu or a movie player. Such AutRuns are designed by the software vendors. Similarly, we can also design an autorun for a CD we burn or even for a pen drive.