camartin87 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have an autorun already on my NW-E507 to show the icon and description in Windows. I was wondering if I could add an entry to start MP3 File Manager in the right-click menu (Right-click on the icon for my e507 and see an entry for "Start MP3 File Manager") ?? The reason is I am always using MP3FM to transfer podcasts(this name sucks by-the-way) to my walkman as Sonicstage takes too long to load/import/transfer. I've seen something like this before on a forum but I can't remember how. LOLThanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Welcome to ATRACLife!I am not sure about the right-click on device method. But you can simply include one additional line to your existing autorun.inf. This will load Mp3 File Manager automatically - whenever you connect the device to your PC. For your convenience:[autorun]open=MP3FM\MP3FileManager.exeicon=xxx.icolabel=xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camartin87 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks Ishi! That's close enough to what I wanted to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 You are most welcome. Hope you enjoy your stay with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camartin87 Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 It seems that it does not work. I plug in my walkman and that's it-nothing happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 It seems that it does not work. I plug in my walkman and that's it-nothing happens.Check and confirm the location of MP3FileManage.exe within your device with the autorun.inf I have outlined above. I may have written the wrong location in my post above. Otherwise, try this instead and see if it works for you:[autorun]open=MP3FM\MP3FileManager.exeicon=MP3FM\MP3FileManager.exe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camartin87 Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I checked the location and its fine. The icon for Mp3FM appears as it should but still no MP3FM loading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I checked the location and its fine. The icon for Mp3FM appears as it should but still no MP3FM loadingYou are right. It's not working as it should. I will run a few tests and get back to you shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camartin87 Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I eagerly await your reply! Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Unfortunately, I still can't get Mp3 File Manager to run as it should using the autorun.inf script. I believe the problem is either: the files in question needs to be in the root directory; or autorun under Microsoft Windows XP does not support execution of applications under drives of USB type.Anyone care to help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camartin87 Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I tried burning a cd with MP3FM on it with the autorun and it works. However I believe that it will not work on a walkman because I also tried moving MP3FM to the root of my e507 and still nothing. I guess its not possible with usb on windows xp. Thanks for your help anyway Ishi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine_ Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hi,After getting rid of sonicstage, I wanted to do the same thing. I tried running MP3FM through a batch file which would be launched through the autorun.inf, and that got it to launch but MP3FM gives some sort of error at the beginning and the window appears blank. Same with putting a shortcut on your desktop and trying to run it.Apparently, trying to run it any other way than just double clicking the executable gives this error. Could anyone think of a possible workaround for this issue? It would be very nice if we could get this program to launch right away when the walkman is plugged in... in the same way that sonicstage does. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) First time poster here after purchasing an e507 as a second mp3 player the other day for chump change (less than $20 at a Sears). I also apologize for the thread necromancy, but this thread was relevant to me, given that I did not want to install SonicStage AT ALL.imagine is on the right track regarding the batch file, however his batch file had a flaw in it as he himself mentions. Without seeing his batch file I cannot be 100% sure, but I believe his problem might involve trying to invoke the executable in the same manner as the autorun. This does not work, as already noted. The answer to the problem is to utilize the CD (change directory) command within the batch file. Here are my autorun and batch files. I have tried this and I no longer get the error message, although I do have the command prompt window still open, since MP3FileManager.exe is running.[autorun] open=MP3FM.bat icon=MP3FM\MP3FileManager.exe label=Sony Network Walkman E507 UseAutoPlay=1 @ECHO OFF ECHO **************************************************************************** ECHO **************************************************************************** ECHO *** *** ECHO *** Once the MP3 File Manager appears, close this window. *** ECHO *** *** ECHO **************************************************************************** ECHO **************************************************************************** CD MP3FM MP3FILEMANAGER EXITWhile this is an old thread, I hope this is of help to people wanting to autorun the player. Edited June 21, 2007 by Traveller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangraman Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Er... my view seems to have gone all weird, I can't see the replies....?!?Right, if anyone's answered this before sorry for the dupe, but for one of the easiest solutions you can use Autoplay Repair (http://www-stud.uni-essen.de/~sddabacz/prog.php?id=apr) which will allow you to add to the Autoplay dialog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Tried that, and it didn't work well on my PC. Usually, the simplest solution is the best one, and well...the autorun/batch file combination works fine.YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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