Packaging a CD

[Chaplain Doug]

Windows XP. I am putting together a resource CD with various files on it. I
would love to be able to package the CD so that when it is inserted, a menu
comes up and allows the user to choose which file he wants to view. I know
that the Windows Explorer does this, but I want an easier user interface
where they do not have to look at folders and files, but can push buttons to
view various pieces of the CD. I have seen this on some resource CDs I have
that might look like this:
o Read the Administrative Handbook
o Read the User Guide
o Install XYZ Program

When the buttons are pushed, then the file or program is called.

What could I use that is free or builtin to Windows or Office to do this?

 

[Echo S]

There's nothing really in Office designed to set up a link for you to
install a program. But if you link to a setup.exe file, you might be okay.

If all you need is to link to some PDFs for the handbooks and guides and you
know everyone has Adobe Reader already installed, then you could do the menu
in Word and save as HTML for the acutal menu page. But based on the
description of what you want, you may want to look into a real menu creation
program. I like AutoPlay Media Studio for this kind of stuff
http://www.indigorose.com/ams/index.php, but I know there are others out
there -- just can't think of any right now off the top of my head.

You know, you could do it in PPT, but your users may get "this file could be
dangerous to open" warning messages when they click the links.