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The installation file is typically named Autorun.exe or Setup.exe, but this may vary. If you're not sure, check the Readme file in the folder for instructions about how to run the installation process.

Autostart an Office program you use every day by adding a shortcut to the Windows Startup folder. Open the Windows Run dialog (Windows Key + R). Copy the following path to the Run dialog, and then press Enter. Open the Start Screen, right-click the Office program you want to automatically start, and click Open file location.

If installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation. Insert the disc into your PC, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

Check for Autorun.inf files on any drives on the system. Use Notepad to open each file, and then verify that it is a valid Autorun.inf file. The following is an example of a typical valid Autorun.inf file.

Click a link below that corresponds to your version of Windows: A "clean boot" starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

To view the security advisory, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/967940.mspx. Provides a link to Microsoft Security Advisory (967940): Update for Windows Autorun.

AutoRun features were not correctly disabled if you followed the previously published guidance. For more information about this issue, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Starts Word without running any AutoExec macros. Starts Word and then runs a specific macro. The /m switch also prevents Word from running any AutoExec macros. Note: Do not include a space between the switch and the macro name. Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about running them.