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#### 5.5.1 “Autostarting” an image

If you want to reset the machine and run the first program on a certain image without typing any commands at the Commodore BASIC prompt, you can use the “Autostart” button in the file selector window after selecting a proper disk or tape image file.

If true drive emulation is turned on, and the Handle TDE at Autostart setting is enabled, true drive emulation will be turned off before running the program and then turned on again after it has been loaded. This way, you get the maximum possible speed while loading the file, but you do not lose compatibility once the program itself is running. This method is not completely safe, because some autostarting methods might cause the true drive emulation not to be turned on again, which is why it is disabled by default.