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What does the Autorun file do on a software DVD?

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The autorun file tells Windows to take certain actions automatically when the DVD is inserted. For example, if the DVD includes an installer or setup program, a very common thing for the autorun file to do is tell Windows to run that program, rather than make the user have to go in and run it himself. Autorun is becoming less common and will probably eventually be eliminated altogether though, since it's a big security risk.

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