Is it possible to get a blank floppy and add files to it, so when u put it into the computer it goes to a:\ straight away without all that extra loading crap windows puts on their for emergencies. And if so, is it possible to get a small EXE put it in the root directory and getting it to run automatically without having to type the "name.exe" into the A:\ prompt. What i want to do is make a small exe using quickbasic and getting it to run automaticaly on startup when u insert a floppy. i'm not sure if this is even possible, but any help will be appreciated.
2007-09-27 20:06:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Not sure if floppies have an auto-run like CDs do. If they do, it would have to be enabled on the device and then you could create an autoexec.bat file which would reference the .exe that you'd create.
2007-09-27 20:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's possible.
first, create a boot disk. You need fdisk and format (i don't remember the parameters) and a DOS operating system (i.e. FreeDOS) or you create a Windows recovery disk (this option was offered in Windows 9x, i don't know about XP and vista).
When formatting the disk, you have to make it bootable.
copy your file on the disk
create an autoexec.bat on the disc, which calls your executable
change the bios of the computer; it has to boot the disk drive BEFORE the hard drive.
So far it would work, but i just see that you've written your exe in visual basic. Visual basic requires runtime files and a windows environment. So - no, i don't think it is possible with a DOS boot disk. You should have a look at Bart PE - maybe you can tweak it so it can run your program.
2007-09-28 06:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by cruppstahl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to prevent windows from loading...
That can be done in "SETTINGS" when your computer starts (usually by pressing "DEL" key while the display shows in B/W the devices and memory).
In the settings, find the boot order: usually C first, then CD, the "A". Select A and disable the others.
On the floppy, you have to write a config.sys file and an autoexec.bat file.
(Search on you drive C: there are copies of these).
To write your .BAT file, you will need to know the old DOS commands... but this is another matter!
2007-09-28 03:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by just "JR" 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible.
Partition Magic can get you bootable floppy disk.
http://SiteRub.com
2007-09-28 03:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can do it
2007-09-28 05:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by i_am_the_next_best_one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋