How can I make windows execute a python script when a flash drive is plugged into the computer? Is there a way to do this with python or do I have to use windows?
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Jump to PostPortable Python installs a portable version of Python right on your USB flash drive (plan on 150MB for each version). You can use the flash drive now on Windows computers that do not have Python installed. It comes in Python25, Python26 and Python30 flavors. See:
http://www.portablepython.com/releases/
Jump to PostYou misunderstood me. What I want is to run a python script /program that I have already written and is stored on the PC. Every time I plug the flash drive in , that script should be run automatically.
This would have to come from the Win API. You can …
Jump to PostThis would also likely require that your Python program run in the background as a service. It would need to monitor the presence of a USB flash drive and act accordingly when it detected one. There is information in this forum for setting up a service in Windows if you …
Jump to Postare you planning to make a virus ? ;)
Jump to PostThat was exactly my thought. It could be a virus extension to further spread itself to other directories.
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