NSIS Autorun

NSIS Autorun

NSIS Autorun is a free open source script that allows you to easily create auto-running Windows installers using NSIS. It handles adding the proper registry keys and files needed to autorun a CD or USB.
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NSIS Autorun: Free Open Source Script

A free open source script for creating auto-running Windows installers with NSIS, handling registry keys and files for CD or USB autorun.

What is NSIS Autorun?

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) Autorun is a free, open source NSIS script that makes it easy to create auto-running Windows application installers. The script handles all the necessary steps to get your NSIS-based installer to automatically launch when inserted on a CD/DVD or USB drive.

Specifically, NSIS Autorun will:

  • Add the appropriate registry keys to designate your app as an autorun program
  • Prompt for admin privileges if needed to write to protected registry keys
  • Optionally create an autorun.inf file to launch your installer
  • Work correctly on all Windows versions from XP through Windows 10

By integrating NSIS Autorun into your NSIS scripts, you can painlessly create CD-based installers or portable app distributions on USB drives that automatically open for users without any additional steps. This helps provide a seamless, frustration-free experience launching your software.

As an open source script, NSIS Autorun is free to use with no restrictions or ads. It is compatible with all standard NSIS compilers like NSIS itself, HM NIS Edit, and Venis.

NSIS Autorun Features

Features

  1. Creates auto-running Windows installers with NSIS
  2. Adds necessary registry keys and files for CD/USB autorun
  3. Open source and customizable
  4. Works with most versions of Windows
  5. Small footprint

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Free and open source

Easy to create auto-running installers

Actively maintained

Integrates seamlessly with NSIS

Lightweight and customizable

Cons

Limited to creating auto-running installers

Requires knowledge of NSIS scripting

Not many configuration options

Only works on Windows

Requires NSIS to be installed


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