creating a MP3 autorun CD

[t]

The aim is to create a MP3 CD which can Autoplay(start playing the MP3
files on the CD) when it is inserted in the CD drive.

I created a CD with the MP3's, a Playlist.m3u and an autorun.inf file
using the CD Writing program of XP Professional.

The autorun.inf file has the following text:

[autorun]
OPEN=start \Playlist.m3u

Still, when I insert the CD, nothing happens. I have to browse to the CD
using Explorer, and double click the Playlist.m3u for the MP3 files to
start playing.

Any suggestions where I am going wrong?

Thanks

[Mike Easter]

t wrote:
> The aim is to create a MP3 CD which can Autoplay(start playing the MP3
> files on the CD) when it is inserted in the CD drive.
>
> I created a CD with the MP3's, a Playlist.m3u and an autorun.inf file
> using the CD Writing program of XP Professional.
>
> The autorun.inf file has the following text:
>
> [autorun]
> OPEN=start \Playlist.m3u

You need more strucure.

http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/lpmarticle.asp?id=210
Autoplay MP3 CDs - Creating your playlist - Now we will create bat file
to execute your playlist. - Creating an AUTORUN.inf

> Any suggestions where I am going wrong?

--
Mike Easter

[t]

Thanks for the link, but it did not work.

The playlist was present for me as Playlist.m3u so I skipped step 1 in
the above link, I skipped the batch file step also as the CD will be
played on CD's Win 2K and above.

I changed the autorun.inf file to read
[autorun]
shellexecute=Playlist.m3u

and tried creating the CD, but that did not work.
When I insert the CD, nothing happens. I have to browse to the CD using

Explorer, and double click the Playlist.m3u for the MP3 files to start
playing.

Then, I right clicked the CD-Drive in Explorer, went to properties and
set it to Play using Windows Media Player for Music CD and Music files.
Still, the CD does not autoplay when inserted in the CD-drive.

On 3/24/2010 6:52 PM, Evan Platt wrote:
>
> You need to do
>
> ShellExecute=playlist.m3u
>
> I BELIEVE that will work - try on a CDRW :)

That did not work.
Now, where could I be erring?

[t]

On 3/24/2010 6:52 PM, Evan Platt wrote:

> You need to do
>
> ShellExecute=playlist.m3u
>
> I BELIEVE that will work - try on a CDRW :)

Checked this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330135 also, but did
not help.

I have Easy Cd 9, Autoplay is on in the registry, restrict CD ROM is not
turned on, for the CD-ROM driver part when i go to
http://winqual.microsoft.com/help/default.htm#winqual_requirements.htm
i get some requirements page I don't understand how i can check if my
CD-ROM is compatible with XP or not. I guess it does as i can see it in
the Device Manager without any conflicts. What else can i try?

[Mike Easter]

t wrote:
> Mike Easter wrote:

>> You need more strucure.

>> Autoplay MP3 CDs - Creating your playlist - Now we will create bat file
>> to execute your playlist. - Creating an AUTORUN.inf
>
> Thanks for the link, but it did not work.

You mean to say that the way you chose to neglect/disregard what the
link said did not work.

There are a number of different ways you can do it -- but you didn't do
what the link said -- you did something else and then said 'the link
didn't work'.

> I skipped step 1 in
> the above link, I skipped the batch file step also

> I changed the autorun.inf file to read
> [autorun]
> shellexecute=Playlist.m3u

That was another option at the link. That option was integrated with
step one which precisely defines the structure of the m3u - which you
have not defined here.

Perhaps you didn't build your m3u correctly.

--
Mike Easter

[chuckcar]

t <t...@t.com> wrote in news:lMydnTTS-_lGMTfW...@giganews.com:

>>> Any suggestions where I am going wrong?
>>

If you doubleclick on the original file (playlist.m3u), does it open
with mplayer? If not, then that's your problem. It's not associated with
any program, so it can't open it.

try this:

open=mplayer2 playlist.m3u

you might need to enclose the right side in double quotation marks.

WMP *may* be called something else. I haven't used recent versions for
years. You might also try doing a search under c:\Program Files for
mplayer*.exe and see what shows up. the result less the .exe us what you
want above.

You can also create a file assocation for m3u if it's not there in
windows explorer. However this doesn't make your fix universal.

You *do* know of course that this won't ever work on a standard CD
player like you'd find in a car right?

--
(setq (chuck nil) car(chuck) )

[t]

On 3/24/2010 10:06 PM, Mike Easter wrote:
> t wrote:
>> Mike Easter wrote:
>
>>> You need more strucure.
>
>>> Autoplay MP3 CDs - Creating your playlist - Now we will create bat file
>>> to execute your playlist. - Creating an AUTORUN.inf
>>
>> Thanks for the link, but it did not work.
>
> You mean to say that the way you chose to neglect/disregard what the
> link said did not work.

I did not neglect/disregard anything. My playlist file was fine as it
was playing properly when double clicked from an explorer window.

> There are a number of different ways you can do it -- but you didn't do
> what the link said -- you did something else and then said 'the link
> didn't work'.

Did something else? I saw what i needed and did that step. Why would i
create another playlist if i have one which was working fine?

>> I skipped step 1 in the above link, I skipped the batch file step also
>
>> I changed the autorun.inf file to read
>> [autorun]
>> shellexecute=Playlist.m3u
>
> That was another option at the link. That option was integrated with
> step one which precisely defines the structure of the m3u - which you
> have not defined here.
>
> Perhaps you didn't build your m3u correctly.

It was present fine. The issue was on my machine and the person who
needs it, the CD does not autoplay.

Thanks for your advice and time, but most times you need to find from a
source(link) what applies to your situation and do that, rather than
doing the entire activity from task. There are exceptions to this where
all the steps need to be followed, but not for my case. The playlist was
fine as i could play the file on double clicking the playlist which i
had mentioned earlier. Why should i recreate it? The link told it incase
someone did not have it or had a one which did not work properly.

[t]

On 3/24/2010 10:13 PM, chuckcar wrote:
> t<t...@t.com> wrote in news:lMydnTTS-_lGMTfW...@giganews.com:
>
>
>>>> Any suggestions where I am going wrong?
>>>
> If you doubleclick on the original file (playlist.m3u), does it open
> with mplayer? If not, then that's your problem. It's not associated with
> any program, so it can't open it.
>
> try this:
>
> open=mplayer2 playlist.m3u
>
> you might need to enclose the right side in double quotation marks.
>
> WMP *may* be called something else. I haven't used recent versions for
> years. You might also try doing a search under c:\Program Files for
> mplayer*.exe and see what shows up. the result less the .exe us what you
> want above.

Thanks for your advice. The issue was my machine and the user's machine
who needs the CD, cannot autoplay CD's which i need to investigate

> You can also create a file assocation for m3u if it's not there in
> windows explorer. However this doesn't make your fix universal.

The file association was there.

> You *do* know of course that this won't ever work on a standard CD
> player like you'd find in a car right?

Yes, it is for playing on a computer.

[t]

On 3/24/2010 9:54 PM, Evan Platt wrote:

> On Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:43:28 -0400, t<t...@t.com> wrote:
>
>> Checked this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330135 also, but did
>> not help.
>>
>> I have Easy Cd 9, Autoplay is on in the registry, restrict CD ROM is not
>> turned on, for the CD-ROM driver part when i go to
>> http://winqual.microsoft.com/help/default.htm#winqual_requirements.htm
>> i get some requirements page I don't understand how i can check if my
>> CD-ROM is compatible with XP or not. I guess it does as i can see it in
>> the Device Manager without any conflicts. What else can i try?
>

> Ok, have you tried another CD? You're talking about two different
> things. Does autorun work for you at all?

No, autorun does not work and i need to determine why. Thanks for your
advice.

[chuckcar]

t <t...@t.com> wrote in news:D_WdnWsuNbs4BDbW...@giganews.com:

> On 3/24/2010 10:13 PM, chuckcar wrote:
>> t<t...@t.com> wrote in
>> news:lMydnTTS-_lGMTfW...@giganews.com:
>>
>>
>>>>> Any suggestions where I am going wrong?
>>>>
>> If you doubleclick on the original file (playlist.m3u), does it open
>> with mplayer? If not, then that's your problem. It's not associated
>> with any program, so it can't open it.
>>
>> try this:
>>
>> open=mplayer2 playlist.m3u
>>
>> you might need to enclose the right side in double quotation marks.
>>
>> WMP *may* be called something else. I haven't used recent versions
>> for years. You might also try doing a search under c:\Program Files
>> for mplayer*.exe and see what shows up. the result less the .exe us
>> what you want above.
> Thanks for your advice. The issue was my machine and the user's
> machine who needs the CD, cannot autoplay CD's which i need to
> investigate
>

Simple standard fix for that: bring up the properties of the drive in
quesion in device manager and checkmark "Auto Insert Notification".

No drivers or anything else is removed or changed in this. It's just
a simpy on/off setting. Nothing more. A reboot may be required is all.

Sometimes I think MS creates these nonsence phrases just so no one else
knows what the hell they mean.

[chuckcar]

chuckcar <ch...@nil.car> wrote in news:Xns9D469B0...@127.0.0.1:

> t <t...@t.com> wrote in
> news:D_WdnWsuNbs4BDbW...@giganews.com:
>
>> On 3/24/2010 10:13 PM, chuckcar wrote:
>>> t<t...@t.com> wrote in
>>> news:lMydnTTS-_lGMTfW...@giganews.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>>>> Any suggestions where I am going wrong?
>>>>>
>>> If you doubleclick on the original file (playlist.m3u), does it open
>>> with mplayer? If not, then that's your problem. It's not associated
>>> with any program, so it can't open it.
>>>
>>> try this:
>>>
>>> open=mplayer2 playlist.m3u
>>>
>>> you might need to enclose the right side in double quotation marks.
>>>
>>> WMP *may* be called something else. I haven't used recent versions
>>> for years. You might also try doing a search under c:\Program Files
>>> for mplayer*.exe and see what shows up. the result less the .exe us
>>> what you want above.
>> Thanks for your advice. The issue was my machine and the user's
>> machine who needs the CD, cannot autoplay CD's which i need to
>> investigate
>>
> Simple standard fix for that: bring up the properties of the drive in
> quesion in device manager and checkmark "Auto Insert Notification".
>
> No drivers or anything else is removed or changed in this. It's just
> a simpy on/off setting. Nothing more. A reboot may be required is all.
>

That should read: ...a simply on/off thing... of course.

[Aardvark]

On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:54:13 +0000, chuckcar wrote:

> nonsence

WTF?????

--
Top posting because your cursor happens to be there is like shitting in
your pants because that's where your asshole happens to be.

[David Postill]

In article <D_WdnWouNbtjBDbW...@giganews.com>, on Thu, 25 Mar

Learn to use Google. Searching for "Enabling / disabling Windows AutoPlay"
and read the first link returned, which should be
<http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000130.htm>
--
David Postill
Dance your Life - Biodanza in Holland - <http://www.danceyourlife.eu>