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Windows 98 auto boot

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by planet1

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Is there a way to schedule force a Win98 box to reboot at a specific time via the task scheduler or other system method that doesn't require user intervention?

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by syscokid

Look here for instructions on creating a batch file that you can run from the task scheduler:

support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q234216&

by thechas

Do you want a re-boot? or to boot up if off?

For the later, many BIOS's have an option under power management to boot the PC at a specific time.

If you are able to setup a rebbot program, remember to disable the sleep functions on the PC.

Chas

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