WinXP... I do a backup on this PC every few days by manually rebooting and then running a BAT file that I have created that runs my backup program (ZIPBACKUP) a couple of times and then copies the resulting ZIP files onto another PC on my home network. I would like to completely automate this process by using the Task Scheduler (or equivalent) to initiate the reboot and then automatically run my existing backup BAT file after the reboot. I need suggestions on:
1. How to cause the reboot from a BAT file?
2. How to automatically start a BAT file after the reboot?
Thanks, Bill
Need to Reboot and run BAT file from Scheduler
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Re: Need to Reboot and run BAT file from Scheduler
Hi Bill.BillW wrote:1. How to cause the reboot from a BAT file?
I use these two batch files WinXp/Win7 (attached)
The key line for the reboot being:
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Re: Need to Reboot and run BAT file from Scheduler
Hi Bill.BillW wrote:2. How to automatically start a BAT file after the reboot?
I drop a shortcut to my Auto.bat (attached) into my startup folder
Win7: at C:\Users\ChrisC\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
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Re: Need to Reboot and run BAT file from Scheduler
Thanks Chris, your messages contain a lot of useful info and I think I am all set now.
Bill
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