Does it need to be self-extracting (which implies that it's zipped or otherwise compressed)?
What I do is create an Index.htm page on the CD and have a link or links from it to files in a directory. It may not run automatically, but when you look at the list of CD files, it's the only one to open. You could create an autorun file that automatically opens the index.htm file, but googling would show you how to do that. My 2ยข, John G Robotti, Anne (Carlin) wrote: > I need to know how to put a self-extracting file on a CD. What I want to > happen is that when the user puts the CD in their CD drive, it > automatically brings up a web page (the HTML file will also be on the > CD) that allows them to bring up my application, which will also be on > the CD. > > I know I've done this, but I can't get it to work. > > <tick> <tick> <tick> > > Anne > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Carlin Equities and its affiliates' (Carlin) e-mail systems are for business > purposes only. Messages are not confidential. Authorized supervisors, > compliance personnel, or internal auditors may review all e-mail. E-mail > will be archived for at least three years and may be produced to regulatory > agencies or others with a legal right to access such information. Carlin > will not accept trade order instructions via e-mail. Please telephone your > firm representative or the Order Room to place trade orders. > > Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained within > this communication, including any attachment, cannot be used for the purpose > of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties or promoting, marketing, or > recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ______________________________________________ > > Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at > www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's > HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. > > Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at > http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
