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Automate Batch File

by mick2222 Sep 5, 2010 7:19AM PDT

I backup all of my data to an external USB hard drive, via a third-party backup program.

To do this, I have constructed a simple batch file (go.bat), that:

1. Is in the route directory, of the target drive.
2. Works well.
3. Has to be manually activated.


How can I:

1. Automate the batch file.
2. So that it starts doing its job, as soon as the USB cable is connected?


I am using:

1. Win XP Professional
2. SP 3
3. Fully updated


Cheers,
Mick

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Re: automate batchfile.
by Kees Bakker Sep 5, 2010 7:24AM PDT

Unless you installed a program called Autorun Eater (a safety measure!) simple put a correct autorun.inf file in the root folder of the USB-stick. It's the same principle as used on self-starting CD's.

http://www.phdcc.com/shellrun/autorun.htm contains an example. Googling AUTORUN.INF surely will find all the necessary info.

Kees

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No Dialog Box
by mick2222 Sep 5, 2010 7:54AM PDT

Hi Kees,

I disabled the dialog box ("Take No Action"), when connecting the external drive, some time ago.

How do I reinstate it?

Mick.

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Fixed "No Dialog Box"
by mick2222 Sep 5, 2010 9:29AM PDT

Hi Kees,

I have fixed the "No Dialog Box" problem, so I will explore your original suggestion.

Mick.

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