schedule start up ???

pacinitaly

pacinitaly

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Hello All,
Is there a way to set up a task or something to turn on my laptop/tower at a pre determined time?

I want to turn on the laptop (vista ) or tower ( XP ) and start a program to begin recording a radio show.

I have a shortcut that shuts down my machines at a set
time frame eg: 1hr-30mins-1min-8hrs...etc see attached app


thanks in advance as usual,

Carmine
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    gateway/m6881
    CPU
    centrino core 2 duo 2.2ghz T7500
    Memory
    3GB
    Hard Drives
    500GB WD
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    fios 35MB not!!!!
Hi Carmine, This will depend on your system.

A lot of current systems have an option in the BIOS to "wake on RTC" or real time clock.

if you have this functionality then it would be a case of how far you need to log into windows to action the recording.

If the machine needs to log in and start your PVR software then you would need to have an auto login rather than password protected. and the software set to also auto start.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
  • Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
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    Samsung 32" TV
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    1920 x 1080
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    Internal Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD, Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB, External (USB3) Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB 2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs) NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
    Cooling
    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
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    68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
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    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
barman58 said:
Hi Carmine, This will depend on your system.

A lot of current systems have an option in the BIOS to "wake on RTC" or real time clock.

if you have this functionality then it would be a case of how far you need to log into windows to action the recording.

If the machine needs to log in and start your PVR software then you would need to have an auto login rather than password protected. and the software set to also auto start.
Click to expand...

Just to mention two additional options to explore:

1) If actual shutdown isnt a hard requirement and the machine can be left in sleep mode instead, then the Task Scheduler "wake the computer to run this task" option (or whatever it's actually called!) may be helpful.

2) Wake-On-LAN (WOL).
 

My Computer

System One

Thanks guys,
I was playing around with task schd and I got frustrated and will try again 2marro
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    gateway/m6881
    CPU
    centrino core 2 duo 2.2ghz T7500
    Memory
    3GB
    Hard Drives
    500GB WD
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    fios 35MB not!!!!
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