Detailed explanation about Autorun.inf and its commands.

1 year ago
Emily Johnson
2 minutes

Autorun.inf is a special file located in the root directory of removable storage devices like USB flash drives or CDs, used to automatically run specific programs or open specific folders when the device is inserted.

The Autorun.inf file is a text file that can be edited using any text editor. It contains specific commands for defining the automatic running behavior of a device. Here are some common Autorun.inf commands and their detailed explanations:

  1. This is the beginning of the file, used to specify that the file is an Autorun.inf file.
  2. filename=open: This command specifies the program or file that will automatically run when the device is inserted. The filename should be an executable file or a file that can be opened by the default system program.
  3. The command “icon=iconfile” specifies the device icon shown in Windows Explorer. The iconfile should be a file containing icons.
  4. label=labelname: This command specifies the device name to be displayed in Windows File Explorer.
  5. action=actionname: This command specifies the name of the action that appears in the context menu of devices in Windows Explorer.
  6. This command defines a custom menu item that appears when the user right-clicks on the device. “verb” is the name of the menu item and “command” is the command that will be executed when the menu item is selected.
  7. The command \verb\shell=commandline\ defines the command to be executed when a user selects a custom menu item. The \verb\commandline\ is the command line to be executed.
  8. Shell: This command defines a divider, used to create separators between menu items in a custom menu.
  9. autoplay=1: This command specifies whether the device enables the auto-play feature.

It is important to note that due to security reasons, many operating systems (such as Windows 7 and higher) have disabled the automatic run feature of Autorun.inf. To ensure compatibility and security of devices, it is recommended not to rely too heavily on Autorun.inf files, but instead encourage users to manually open and run programs or files on their device.

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