Guest Mr. Low Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Dear Sir, My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set my PC to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go to certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the internet ? Thanks Low -- A36B58K641
Guest Nepatsfan Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? In news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com, Mr. Low <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > Dear Sir, > > My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it > possible to set my PC > to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the > day. > > After turning on , it would connect to the internet > automatically and go to > certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting > feature. > > If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for > Window Vista ? > > Is there any free download of the software I describe above > over the > internet ? > > > Thanks > > Low Scheduling your computer to turn on at a certain time of day is a function of your hardware. It has nothing to do with Windows, XP or Vista. You would have to check the documentation for your system to see if its BIOS supports this feature. If you're not sure post back with a make and model number of your computer. Windows XP is capable of turning your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your choice. If you want to launch a web site when the computer starts, place a shortcut to the site in the Startup folder on your Start menu. Good luck Nepatsfan
Guest Mr. Low Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? Hello Nepatsfan, Thanks for your reply. Low -- A36B58K641 "Nepatsfan" wrote: > In news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com, > Mr. Low <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > Dear Sir, > > > > My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it > > possible to set my PC > > to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the > > day. > > > > After turning on , it would connect to the internet > > automatically and go to > > certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting > > feature. > > > > If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for > > Window Vista ? > > > > Is there any free download of the software I describe above > > over the > > internet ? > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Low > > Scheduling your computer to turn on at a certain time of day is > a function of your hardware. It has nothing to do with Windows, > XP or Vista. You would have to check the documentation for your > system to see if its BIOS supports this feature. If you're not > sure post back with a make and model number of your computer. > > Windows XP is capable of turning your computer off at a certain > time. All you need to do is create a scheduled task to launch > this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your choice. > > If you want to launch a web site when the computer starts, > place a shortcut to the site in the Startup folder on your > Start menu. > > Good luck > > Nepatsfan > > > >
Guest Nepatsfan Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? You're welcome. Nepatsfan In news:00B316D4-A769-4963-8F16-D15F45DC48C4@microsoft.com, Mr. Low <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > Hello Nepatsfan, > > Thanks for your reply. > > Low > >> In news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com, >> Mr. Low <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >>> Dear Sir, >>> >>> My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it >>> possible to set my PC >>> to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during >>> the >>> day. >>> >>> After turning on , it would connect to the internet >>> automatically and go to >>> certain URL to play certain song. This is a very >>> interesting >>> feature. >>> >>> If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for >>> Window Vista ? >>> >>> Is there any free download of the software I describe above >>> over the >>> internet ? >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Low >> >> Scheduling your computer to turn on at a certain time of day >> is >> a function of your hardware. It has nothing to do with >> Windows, >> XP or Vista. You would have to check the documentation for >> your >> system to see if its BIOS supports this feature. If you're >> not >> sure post back with a make and model number of your >> computer. >> >> Windows XP is capable of turning your computer off at a >> certain >> time. All you need to do is create a scheduled task to >> launch >> this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your choice. >> >> If you want to launch a web site when the computer starts, >> place a shortcut to the site in the Startup folder on your >> Start menu. >> >> Good luck >> >> Nepatsfan
Guest Panic Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? I have my computer powered by a power strip that I turn off after shutting down my computer. People have had problems with the power on/off button on their computer failing (me, too). So I went into my BIOS and set it up to automatically boot up when power was applied. That way I rarely have to use my computer's on/off button. My computer turns on when I apply power and I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it down. Then I turn my power strip off. That removes power from other external devices I use with my computer. If you set up your computer this way you could insert a common kitchen clock timer between your computer power plug in and your computer. That way you could use Nepatsfan instruction "Windows XP is capable of turning your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your choice." to turn off your computer at a specific time. Then have your kitchen timer set to remove power in the evening when you know you'd always be through with your computer. Then, having the timer set to come ON with power at your desired time would cause your computer to automatically turn on and boot up. "Mr. Low" <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com... > Dear Sir, > > My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set my > PC > to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. > > After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go > to > certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. > > If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? > > Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the > internet ? > > > Thanks > > Low > > -- > A36B58K641
Guest dobey Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? ROFL that hilarious. "Panic" <smartwit@home.com> wrote in message news:eh324uT$HHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I have my computer powered by a power strip that I turn off after shutting >down my computer. People have had problems with the power on/off button on >their computer failing (me, too). So I went into my BIOS and set it up to >automatically boot up when power was applied. That way I rarely have to >use my computer's on/off button. My computer turns on when I apply power >and I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it down. Then I >turn my power strip off. That removes power from other external devices I >use with my computer. > > If you set up your computer this way you could insert a common kitchen > clock timer between your computer power plug in and your computer. That > way you could use Nepatsfan instruction "Windows XP is capable of turning > your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a > scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your > choice." to turn off your computer at a specific time. Then have your > kitchen timer set to remove power in the evening when you know you'd > always be through with your computer. Then, having the timer set to come > ON with power at your desired time would cause your computer to > automatically turn on and boot up. > > "Mr. Low" <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com... >> Dear Sir, >> >> My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set my >> PC >> to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. >> >> After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go >> to >> certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. >> >> If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? >> >> Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the >> internet ? >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Low >> >> -- >> A36B58K641 > >
Guest Unknown Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? All that because of fear the power on button may go bad? "Panic" <smartwit@home.com> wrote in message news:eh324uT$HHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >I have my computer powered by a power strip that I turn off after shutting >down my computer. People have had problems with the power on/off button on >their computer failing (me, too). So I went into my BIOS and set it up to >automatically boot up when power was applied. That way I rarely have to >use my computer's on/off button. My computer turns on when I apply power >and I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it down. Then I >turn my power strip off. That removes power from other external devices I >use with my computer. > > If you set up your computer this way you could insert a common kitchen > clock timer between your computer power plug in and your computer. That > way you could use Nepatsfan instruction "Windows XP is capable of turning > your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a > scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your > choice." to turn off your computer at a specific time. Then have your > kitchen timer set to remove power in the evening when you know you'd > always be through with your computer. Then, having the timer set to come > ON with power at your desired time would cause your computer to > automatically turn on and boot up. > > "Mr. Low" <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com... >> Dear Sir, >> >> My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set my >> PC >> to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. >> >> After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go >> to >> certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. >> >> If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? >> >> Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the >> internet ? >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Low >> >> -- >> A36B58K641 > >
Guest Panic Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? No. I don't use a timer. The question I replied to was how to set his computer to turn on and off at a certain time. That's what required the timer. On my own computer I use a power strip with individual on/off switches and one master on/off switch to power my computer, monitor, external cable modem, etc. It also has surge protection. To save the wear and tear on my computer's on/off button all I had to do was change my BIOS to boot up when power is applied. Each morning I turn on the surge strip master switch and my computer boots and the other items are powered up. At the end of the day I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it down. Then I turn my power strip off. That removes power from other external devices I use with my computer. That also prevents my computer from starting on its own if there is a power failure which is later restored. "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message news:q5wJi.510$hI7.217@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net... > All that because of fear the power on button may go bad? > "Panic" <smartwit@home.com> wrote in message > news:eh324uT$HHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I have my computer powered by a power strip that I turn off after shutting >>down my computer. People have had problems with the power on/off button >>on their computer failing (me, too). So I went into my BIOS and set it >>up to automatically boot up when power was applied. That way I rarely >>have to use my computer's on/off button. My computer turns on when I >>apply power and I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it >>down. Then I turn my power strip off. That removes power from other >>external devices I use with my computer. >> >> If you set up your computer this way you could insert a common kitchen >> clock timer between your computer power plug in and your computer. That >> way you could use Nepatsfan instruction "Windows XP is capable of turning >> your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a >> scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your >> choice." to turn off your computer at a specific time. Then have your >> kitchen timer set to remove power in the evening when you know you'd >> always be through with your computer. Then, having the timer set to come >> ON with power at your desired time would cause your computer to >> automatically turn on and boot up. >> >> "Mr. Low" <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com... >>> Dear Sir, >>> >>> My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set >>> my PC >>> to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. >>> >>> After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go >>> to >>> certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. >>> >>> If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? >>> >>> Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the >>> internet ? >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Low >>> >>> -- >>> A36B58K641 >> >> > >
Guest Panic Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Re: Can I set my PC to turn on and off daily at certain time ? I agree it's a real Rube Goldberg setup but... it should work to do what the guy wanted to do. To have his computer automatically power up at a given time and then shut down again at a different time. If that is really important enough to him it might be worth the trouble. "dobey" <a@v.nox> wrote in message news:O1ZPcEb$HHA.4324@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > ROFL that hilarious. > > "Panic" <smartwit@home.com> wrote in message > news:eh324uT$HHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I have my computer powered by a power strip that I turn off after shutting >>down my computer. People have had problems with the power on/off button >>on their computer failing (me, too). So I went into my BIOS and set it >>up to automatically boot up when power was applied. That way I rarely >>have to use my computer's on/off button. My computer turns on when I >>apply power and I use Start | Turn off computer | Turn Off to shut it >>down. Then I turn my power strip off. That removes power from other >>external devices I use with my computer. >> >> If you set up your computer this way you could insert a common kitchen >> clock timer between your computer power plug in and your computer. That >> way you could use Nepatsfan instruction "Windows XP is capable of turning >> your computer off at a certain time. All you need to do is create a >> scheduled task to launch this command, shutdown.exe /s, at a time of your >> choice." to turn off your computer at a specific time. Then have your >> kitchen timer set to remove power in the evening when you know you'd >> always be through with your computer. Then, having the timer set to come >> ON with power at your desired time would cause your computer to >> automatically turn on and boot up. > > > >> >> "Mr. Low" <lsk2141@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:20F7BC77-F812-4973-9266-CEE356D56B97@microsoft.com... >>> Dear Sir, >>> >>> My PC is running on Window XP (Home), may I know is it possible to set >>> my PC >>> to turn On and Off automatically at certain time during the day. >>> >>> After turning on , it would connect to the internet automatically and go >>> to >>> certain URL to play certain song. This is a very interesting feature. >>> >>> If this is impossible for Window XP, Is it possible for Window Vista ? >>> >>> Is there any free download of the software I describe above over the >>> internet ? >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Low >>> >>> -- >>> A36B58K641 >> >> > >
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