Open Explorer to View Contents of Folder on Disc

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The AutoRun can launch a Windows Explorer window to a directory on the disc to allow the user to explore the files on the CD.
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To explore a directory on the CD:
1.     Press the Browse button and select the directory that should be the current directory of the Windows Explorer window that will be opened.
2.     Set any desired options for the explorer window.

  
Option
Description
Maximize window
Select this check box if you want the launched explorer window opened to full screen.

Advanced Options
In order to view the advanced options for this action you need to be in Advanced mode. See Working with Modes (Standard/Advanced)  for mode information on switching modes.
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In order to create a more dynamic AutoRun you can read the directory to explore from the registry. This could be used to explore a directory that you install in a previous step from the AutoRun.
1.     Enter the Registry key in the edit box.
2.     Enter the Value name in the edit box.
When the AutoRun executes the name of the directory that should be explored is read from the specified location in the registry.

Related Topics
Adding Actions
Working with Modes (Standard/Advanced)