Computer help needed!

Luvian · 11-01-2005, 09:13 AM

Is there any way to make it so that Windows XP will close the computer on itself at a certain hour?

I ask this because I tend to stay up way to late and end up with very little sleep, and that's really annoying. Once the computer would close itself I'd get the message.

Thanks!

[ 11-01-2005, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Luvian ]

Ilander · 11-01-2005, 10:04 AM

Schedule a task and run a specific command.

Doesn't look to be that hard, really. I might do this, myself.

Reminds me...anybody know the command line for opening a file? I want to use Windows Media Player as an alarm clock, but on the site I have above, the only command close to what I want appears to be "openfiles" and it doesn't sound like it would work...

EDIT: Nevermind, found it.

[ 11-01-2005, 10:15 AM: Message edited by: Ilander ]

Zebodog · 11-01-2005, 10:22 PM

You could always set the PC to hibernate after a period of inactivity, although having said that hibernation in XP has been known to do weird things.

Sir Goulum · 11-01-2005, 10:23 PM

Really? I usually hibernate my computer rather than shut it down. What weird things does it do?

Zebodog · 11-01-2005, 10:28 PM

In some cases, it doesn't re-initilize properly on start-up. A lot depends on the hardware, and different combinations. It's generally when you have a piece of hardware that isn't ACPI compliant.

On mine, 2 of my 6 USB ports won't start up, and occasionaly drops my primary IDE channel.

[ 11-01-2005, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: Zebodog ]

Luvian · 11-02-2005, 03:26 AM

I haven't figured out what specifit command I need, anyone know?

Hybernate won't work, my computer is very rarely iddle.

Bokken · 11-02-2005, 07:02 AM

Check your email mate!

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11-01-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Schedule a task and run a specific command. Doesn't look to be that hard, really. I might do this, myself. Reminds me...anybody know the command line for opening a file? I want to use Windows Media Player as an alarm clock, but on the site I have above, the only command close to what I want appears to be "openfiles" and it doesn't sound like it would work... EDIT: Nevermind, found it. [ 11-01-2005, 10:15 AM: Message edited by: Ilander ] __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

11-01-2005, 10:22 PM	#3
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	You could always set the PC to hibernate after a period of inactivity, although having said that hibernation in XP has been known to do weird things. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

11-01-2005, 10:28 PM	#5
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	In some cases, it doesn't re-initilize properly on start-up. A lot depends on the hardware, and different combinations. It's generally when you have a piece of hardware that isn't ACPI compliant. On mine, 2 of my 6 USB ports won't start up, and occasionaly drops my primary IDE channel. [ 11-01-2005, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: Zebodog ] __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

11-02-2005, 03:26 AM	#6
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	I haven't figured out what specifit command I need, anyone know? Hybernate won't work, my computer is very rarely iddle. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

11-01-2005, 10:23 PM	#4
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Really? I usually hibernate my computer rather than shut it down. What weird things does it do?

11-02-2005, 07:02 AM	#7
Bokken Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 708	Check your email mate!

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