Speedo Autorun Maker: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Troubleshooting Speedo Autorun Maker: Fixes for Common Problems

1. App won’t start

• Symptom: Double-clicking the Speedo Autorun Maker icon does nothing.
• Fixes:
  1. Run as administrator: Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator to ensure permission to access system resources.
  2. Check Task Manager: If a previous instance is hung, end it (look for Speedo or AutorunMaker processes) then restart.
  3. Reinstall: Uninstall, reboot, then reinstall the latest installer to repair corrupted files.

2. Projects fail to build

• Symptom: Build completes with errors or produces no autorun file.
• Fixes:
  1. Validate inputs: Ensure all required fields (project name, target files, icons) are filled and paths are correct.
  2. Check file paths: Avoid very long paths or non-ASCII characters; move project files to a simple path (e.g., C:\Projects\Speedo).
  3. Verify dependencies: Confirm any external tools or SDKs the builder relies on are installed and on PATH.
  4. Inspect logs: Open the build log shown in the app for specific error codes and search official docs for that code.

3. Autorun doesn’t launch target program on USB/CD

• Symptom: Media shows autorun but the target program doesn’t start when inserted.
• Fixes:
  1. OS restrictions: Modern Windows disables automatic execution from removable media for security. Instruct users to open the drive and double-click the executable.
  2. Check autorun.inf content: Ensure the file references the correct executable name and relative path, using:

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     [AutoRun] open=YourApp.exe icon=YourIcon.ico 

  3. File placement: Place the executable and autorun.inf in the media root (not nested folders).
  4. Test on different systems: Some antivirus or system policies block autorun; test on a clean PC.

4. Icon or custom splash not showing

• Symptom: Custom icon or splash screen doesn’t appear in explorer or during launch.
• Fixes:
  1. Correct formats: Use ICO for icons and supported image formats (PNG/BMP) for splash, matching required resolutions.
  2. Reference names: Ensure the autorun or project settings reference the exact filename (case-insensitive on Windows but avoid typos).
  3. Cache issue: Windows may cache icons. Refresh by clearing icon cache or rebooting.
  4. Resource embedding: If embedding icon into the EXE, confirm the build step completed without errors.

5. Built executable flagged by antivirus

• Symptom: AV tools quarantine or warn about the generated executable.
• Fixes:
  1. Scan source files: Ensure no bundled third-party binaries contain malware.
  2. Code signing: Sign the executable with a valid code-signing certificate to