AutoRun

[Rocks]

Hi all,

Me again, I have a question about Auto running an app I have written.

I would like the app to execute it self without having to leave it running overnight.

I am using NT4 and have looked at Services, However I don't know how to add my app as a service.

Someone has menthioned the MS DOS cmd 'at'. If there is an alternative and if you would not mind posting it, that would be great.

Thanks in advance

[jeppe]

Hi!
If I'm not mistaken, with NT4 installation there's a nifty app called the Scheduler. Perfect for starting apps att any given time.

greets
Jeppe

[Rocks]

But how would I add my service\app to it???

Thanks for your previous reply

[Chris]

Rocks, jux take a look on this Thread will do.

[jeppe]

Hi again!

First of all the service Schedule must be running.
Second you must be logged in as a member of the admin group.

Now, at the command prompt type (without the brackets]:

at HH:MM [path and filename of file to run]

Computer answers that a new scheduled task has been added and its ID. To find out more on the at command type "at ?".

Note that this will run as background process e.g. produce no visual output.

Best of luck
Jeppe

[D12Bit]

Here you can go...

http://vbwire.com/advanced/howto/service.asp

hope it helps..

Saludos...

[Joacim Andersson]

Originally posted by jeppe
Now, at the command prompt type (without the brackets]:

at HH:MM [path and filename of file to run]

Computer answers that a new scheduled task has been added and its ID. To find out more on the at command type "at ?".

Note that this will run as background process e.g. produce no visual output.

If you use the AT command and want it to have a visual output then use the interactive switch like this:

AT 16:00 /interactive /every:M,T,W,Th,F,S,Su c:\mypath\myprogram.exe

Remember that the time must be in the 24h form and that the hour and minutes must be separated by a colon whatever regional settings you have.

Best regards