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talktoanil · 11-14-09, 02:52 PM

Hi
I know this topic should be posted in different section, but as its releated to Task scheduling which many home 500 users use, i am posting it here

I am using windows 7 and want to use Task Schedular to open a simple notepad file when i log on

For that i created the task and even made sure that every option is set proper, still task did not run even once. i am testing this as i am shifting to Home500 soon.

what the problem can be ?

Any Idea ?

meetdilip · 11-14-09, 06:38 PM

Try this

Freebyte Task Scheduler

talktoanil · 11-14-09, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Try this

Freebyte Task Scheduler

Thanks for this..i loved it...simple and neat...but i am still not able to figure whats wrong with my windows 7 task schedular

rsen · 11-14-09, 07:45 PM

check the syntax in your text file, it will only be "executable" by the scheduler if it has an extension like .bat or .exe.

Anyway, it's almost always a lot easier to just use a 3rd party scheduler like free download manager

talktoanil · 11-14-09, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsen

check the syntax in your text file, it will only be "executable" by the scheduler if it has an extension like .bat or .exe.

Anyway, it's almost always a lot easier to just use a 3rd party scheduler like free download manager

so u mean to say that i cant use TS to open a "text file" ??

a text file has *.txt extension..so it wont open ?

rsen · 11-14-09, 07:57 PM

That's right, scheduler will not be able to run a text file.
If you have a batch script in the file, just rename it to <filename>.bat
and it should run fine.

Personally I use windows scheduler to run a batch script that kills Vuze (torrent software) at 7:45am.

Archer · 11-14-09, 07:58 PM

Try this code,

Code:

notepad.exe "root to the text file"

Example:

Code:

notepad.exe "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\run.txt"

Or this code,

Code:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe "root to the text file"

Example:

Code:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\run.txt"

in the run box of the Windows Scheduler.

meetdilip · 11-14-09, 08:00 PM

To reboot the modem, save the text file as .bat. Even in the Task Scheduler opens the text file, your modem does not reboot.

If you liked the application, please consider a rep.

Try this to create a batch file

http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post154907 (NU Configuration)

rsen · 11-14-09, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Try this

Freebyte Task Scheduler

FreeByte task scheduler doesn't let you kill/terminate/close/shut down apps/processes it only lets you start them.

I found free download manager to be slightly better, letting you hang up your modem at a specified time.

meetdilip · 11-14-09, 08:05 PM

We can run a batch file disconnect.bat and disconnect the connection.

11-14-09, 02:52 PM	#1
talktoanil Platinum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dombivi Age: 25 Posts: 916 Rep Power: 2	Task Schedular Hi I know this topic should be posted in different section, but as its releated to Task scheduling which many home 500 users use, i am posting it here I am using windows 7 and want to use Task Schedular to open a simple notepad file when i log on For that i created the task and even made sure that every option is set proper, still task did not run even once. i am testing this as i am shifting to Home500 soon. what the problem can be ? Any Idea ? __________________ Free vbulletinhosting.co.cc :) Stay Tuned.

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meetdilip The Wizard Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,616 Rep Power: 3	To reboot the modem, save the text file as .bat. Even in the Task Scheduler opens the text file, your modem does not reboot. If you liked the application, please consider a rep. Try this to create a batch file http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post154907 (NU Configuration) __________________ How old is your connection? Top 7 Tips to Protect Your Computer 3 Ways to Check Your BSNL Broadband Usage Details Last edited by meetdilip; 11-14-09 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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11-14-09, 06:38 PM	#2
meetdilip The Wizard Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,616 Rep Power: 3	Try this Freebyte Task Scheduler

11-14-09, 07:45 PM	#4
rsen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 100 Rep Power: 2	check the syntax in your text file, it will only be "executable" by the scheduler if it has an extension like .bat or .exe. Anyway, it's almost always a lot easier to just use a 3rd party scheduler like free download manager

11-14-09, 07:57 PM	#6
rsen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 100 Rep Power: 2	That's right, scheduler will not be able to run a text file. If you have a batch script in the file, just rename it to <filename>.bat and it should run fine. Personally I use windows scheduler to run a batch script that kills Vuze (torrent software) at 7:45am.

11-14-09, 08:05 PM	#10
meetdilip The Wizard Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,616 Rep Power: 3	We can run a batch file disconnect.bat and disconnect the connection.