Autorun or autoplay (sometimes spelled in CamelCase as AutoRun or AutoPlay) is the ability of many modern computer operating systems to automatically take some action upon the inserting of removable media such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or flash media
The Autorun application starts the correct Setup program for the end-users platform when the installation CD-ROM is mounted If the CD-ROM contains multiple installation sets, the Autorun program includes guided screens that allow an end-user to decide which set of products to install
On a CD-ROM, the Autorun option allows the CD to automatically start an installation program or a menu screen when it is inserted into the CD-ROM drive
A file on a CD that will automatically load when the CD is inserted into a CD-ROM drive on your computer The 3web Autorun displays a menu for the installation of the 3web software, as well as a complimentary multimedia software suite