How can I get an .iso to autorun?
 

I have an iso file that my computer won't open without a reader like isobuster, winiso, etc. but that opens up all of the files insides and I then have to select the setup.exe file. Is there a way for me to set my computer to open the iso with autorun? I had thought that this was the real purpose of having an iso file.

TIA.

You can use something like Daemon Tools, Clone CD, or Alcohol 120% to create a "virtual CD/DVD ROM drive" that can mount the ISO as if it was a real CD.

I believe that's what you're looking for.

There's a special way of burning this type of file:

Using Nero
Get free trial here: http://www.nero.com/us/index.html
Install program. After you installed Nero,
Go to Start-->All Programs-->Nero-->Nero Burning Rom.
Once opened cancel the wizard. Now goto Recorder-->Burn Image. Next browse to where the iso file is located on your computer, select open, then burn it. After it's burned you should have a autorun cd.

I second the use of Daemon Tools, it's free and does exactly what you need.

I "third" the vote for Daemon tools. Great software.

I use Alcohol 120%, its great.

I wouldn't recommend Daemon. It fucked up my computer. Works the first time, then the OS hangs and never rebooted again.

Thanks god I made a back up of it.

Yes, Alcohol 120% is a great. You can create virtual drives in which you mount the .iso files to be played just like a cd. An iso file is just an image of a cd, ripped then put into a single file or a couple files depending on the type of image you want to make. You can then burn the iso to disk using alcohol or daemon and it will make that disk look exactly like the disk you ripped. No extracting or anything like that.

Once you burn it or make a virtual drive and mount the image, it should make it exactly like a cd where when you click on it, it autoruns. (That's assuming you didn't disable autorun)

I too do not like Daemon Tools. I use A120% when I need something done like what you're asking.

And since my opinion counts more than anyone elses, you should listen to me. =P

I used Daemon and it worked great, then i got a copy of A120% and use that. Thay both work great for mounting images and running them.

I remember using Daemon Toolz back in the day and it worked great. Now even Nero has a virtual cd mounting software. If you have the most current version, just go into your control panel and there should be a Nero icon there for you to have fun with. :)

Daemon tools is a great app. should fit your need fine

u definately need alcohol, so go to the shop at the corner and grabb some beer or if you are planning to open iso file that is illegal dl from the internet u'd better buy vodka :D