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The original poster is investigating how Windows 8 handles autorun commands within an Autorun.inf file, specifically whether Windows 8 executes commands like OPEN and SHELLEXECUTE (used to automatically start applications or presentations) or if it behaves like Windows 7, where only LABEL and ICON commands are processed due to security restrictions. The discussion centers on understanding Windows 8's autorun security behavior compared to Windows 7, with the overall tone being informational and seeking clarification.
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dragonforce01

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Hi,

I am researching the autorun functionality in Windows and am coming across conflicting/confusing information.

I understand Windows 8 automatically enables autorun by default - do you know which autorun keys, if any, are disabled (i.e. in Windows 7 only the label and icon keys are enabled for USB drives and all others are enabled for optical media)

Am I correct in saying this?
 

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Saltgrass

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I don't seem to be understanding exactly what you need. The reference to the "keys" is a little vague. Could you take a snipping tool picture and attach using the Upload a file option?

Otherwise, is the Autoplay option in the Control panel not what you are looking for?
 

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dragonforce01

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Hi, thanks for replying. What I mean is that within an Autorun.inf file there are various commands such as OPEN and SHELLEXECUTE, LABEL etc. If I wanted to plug in a USB into Windows 8 and have a Powerpoint presentation start automatically then Windows will look at the OPEN command and start the presentation. Because of security reasons Windows 7 only pays attention to the LABEL and ICON commands.
My question is does Windows 8 run the EXECUTE command within an Autorun.inf file or is it disabled as it was with Windows 7 and only process the ICON and LABEL commands?
 

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