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Auto startup WinXP Machine

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by preemarose

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I need my computer to automaticaly start in the mornings so I can access it when I am at work.

Does anyone know a program or something I can do please?

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by preemarose

Thanks. This might help you but I have had this working with a Videomate Capture Card in the past. Just setting up a different system so I may have to use the card again.

Cheers

by toivo talikka

You need a Wake-on-LAN (WOL) network adapter and a compatible motherboard. You need to enable Wake-on-LAN in the Power Management section in the BIOS.

You also need software somewhere in the network which sends the wakeup packet to the network adapter. More information, including a list of software applications, at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN

by preemarose

Thanks I will check it out. My problem is I dont have a machine that is on all the time so I will check out your recommendation and see what I can do

Cheers

by info

Hi,

I've done this with a machine used as a proxy for years:
o Use a mechanical clock timer for the power supply
o Set the power startup option in the bios to reboot after power failure
o use M$ Power Toys Tweak Util for setting the log-in to a desired user

But: be aware! the machine is on and OPEN every timeslot you set the clock timer

KR

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