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| Scheduling a task to run automatically |
| Windows 2000 includes the Scheduled Tasks graphical utility |
| that enables you to easily schedule tasks on your computers. |
| (You can still use the AT command line utility to schedule |
| tasks as well.) Some examples of tasks you may want to |
| schedule include daily or weekly backups and scanning for |
| viruses. You can also use the Scheduled Tasks utility to |
| schedule a script file to run on a regular basis. To schedule |
| a task using the Scheduled Tasks utility, begin by choosing |
| Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Scheduled |
| Tasks. Double-click on Add Scheduled Task to start the |
| Scheduled Task Wizard. On the Welcome page, click Next. When |
| prompted, select the application you want to schedule. If |
| necessary, click Browse to select the application's executable |
| file. When you're ready, click Next. Select the schedule for |
| the task. You can schedule a task to run: |
| --When your computer starts |
| After you've selected a schedule, click Next. Specify the |
| start time for the task and any other scheduling options. |
| These options will vary depending on the type of schedule |
| you selected (daily, weekly, monthly, and so on). Click Next. |
| Enter the username and password you want Windows 2000 to use |
| when it runs this task. Keep in mind that the username you |
| specify must have the necessary permissions to perform the |
| task. Click Next, and then click Finish. You can monitor the |
| status of your scheduled tasks by opening the Scheduled Tasks |
| utility and reviewing the Last Run Time and Status columns. |
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