Customize My USB Flash Drive

noreply@blogger.com (rowell bratsack) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:21:00 +0000

How to customize your USB?

Actually you can customize your USB by creating autorun.inf file and desktop.ini file. By creating autorun.inf and desktop.ini file you can change the icon, font color, and background of your USB.

What is autorun.inf file?

Autorun.inf file is a simple utility that runs automatically applications found on a USB, CD, and DVD.

What is desktop.ini file?

Desktop.ini file is used to tell windows what is to display.

How to create autorun.inf file to customize or to personalize your USB, CD, and DVD?

Simply open Notepad.exe and type in the following syntax:

[autorun]

icon= icon.jpg (name of your desire picture to be your icon)

*you can use .jpg, .bmp, or .ico

*then save it as autorun.inf

* The icon file you choose should also reside in the root directory of the USB, CD, or DVD.

How to create desktop.ini file?

Simply open Notepad.exe and type in the following syntax:

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]

ICONAREA_IMAGE=ICON.JPG (name of your desire picture to be your background)

ICONAREA_TEXT=000099

*THEN SAVE IT AS DESKTOP.INI

Color Code

FFFFFF – white
AAAAAA – grey
0000FF – red
3366FF – orange
00FFFF – yellow
00FF00 - green
AAAA00 – blue
000000 – black
003366 – brown
800080 – violet
FF00FF – purple

Other options (FOR USB ONLY)

Left click to the AUTORUN.INF file and click PROPERTIES then check READ-ONLY and uncheck ARCHIVE to avoid virus overwriting to your AUTORUN.INF file.

Customize USB Flash Drive

Customize My USB Flash Drive