These tasks can be started automatically at the following points in time (also in 5 minute intervals):
Z-Cron scheduler does not only start other applications but
can also show popup windows with reminder text messages on the screen or shut
down the system at a defined time. The embedded tools can easily be used by
either just writing the command's name into the input field (you have to use
capital letters!) or using the button "Tools" for a tool selection menu.
| Function: |
Description: |
Freeware: |
| ALARM |
Shows the Z-Alarm-clock window for 4 minutes. The sound will be played,
otherwise than the command Z-ALARM, with the
built-in speaker ( NT/2000/XP/Vista). |
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| CLEANFILE |
Scheduled deleting of files which are older than
XX days. You can set the age of the files in an
input field in the task's setup. |
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| CLEANUPDIR |
Delete all files and subdirectories in
the selected directory which are older than XX days. You can set the age of
the files using an input field in the task's setup. This command works
recursive (Professional-version). |
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| COPYDIR |
Copy a directory. |
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| COPYFILE |
Copy file(s). |
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| DELETE |
Delete file(s). |
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| DESTROY |
Completing window/application time controlled. |
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| DOWNLOAD |
File download via HTTP protocol. |
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| DYNIPMAIL |
Discover dynamic IP-Address and send email if it changes. |
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| EMPTY-TRASH |
(All drives) delete Windows recycle bin. |
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| GETURL |
File download using HTTP protocol. |
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| HIBERNATE |
Sets computer into hibernate mode with the possibility to reactivate it after a certain period of time. |
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| HOSTPING |
With this function you can send "PINGs" to an Host name to test a computer's reaction time and availability. |
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| INFO |
Shows the saved info message on the screen for 4 minutes. |
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| KILL |
Quits a program. |
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| KILLWIN |
With this command programs on the basis of window names close. |
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| KILLWIN-JOB |
With this command programs on the basis of window names close and a Z-Cron job is then executed. |
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| LASTRUN |
Launches a program and shuts down the computer after the program has finished. |
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| LOGFILECLEAR |
Deleting Z-Cron logfile. |
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| LOGOFF |
Log out of the system. |
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| MAIL |
Send email with SMTP. |
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| MESSAGE |
Send message to a computer or workgroup (Microsoft messenger service). |
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| MONITOROFF |
Switch off screen (Powersave). |
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| MONITORON |
Switch on screen (Powersave). |
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| MOVEDIR |
Move directory/folder. |
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| MOVEFILE |
Move file(s). |
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| MSSQL-DESK-START |
Starting MSSQL desktop. |
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| MSSQL-DESK-STOP |
Ending MSSQL desktop. |
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| NTPTIME |
Synchronize system time with a NTP time server. You need access to a time server and must not use a firewall blocking UDP port 37 because time is adjusted using this port. |
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| OPEN |
The display is carried out with the application registered for the file type. |
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| PING |
Command to send "PINGs" to an IP-Address to test a computer's reaction time and availability. |
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| PLAY |
Playing multi-Media file. The account is carried out with the application registered for the file type. |
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| POWERCHANGE |
Switching over electrical apparatus over the USB port. |
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| POWEROFF |
Switching off electrical apparatus over the USB port. |
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| POWERON |
Switching on electrical apparatus over the USB port. |
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| RAS-DIAL |
Establish an internet/vpn connection with Dialup network connections (Modem/ISDN). |
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| RAS-HANGUP |
Disconnect internet/vpn connection. |
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| REBOOT |
Reboot computer. |
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| REMOTE-SHUTDOWN |
Shut down a remote computer (Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista) in your network. |
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| RMDIR |
Deletes a directory. |
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| SCREENMAIL |
Sending display screen as an e-mail. |
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| SCREENSAVEON |
Switch on screensaver. |
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| SCREENSAVEOFF |
Switch off screensaver. |
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| SELFTEST |
Virus self test. |
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| SERVICE-RESTART |
Restarts the selected system service. |
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| SERVICE-START |
Starts the selected system service. |
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| SERVICE-STOP |
Stops the selected system service. |
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| SERVICE-WATCH |
Monitors the selected system service. |
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| SHUTDOWN |
Shut down computer (only Windows 2000/XP/Vista). |
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| SHUTDOWN-MESSAGE |
Shut down computer with alert message (only Windows 2000/XP/Vista). |
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| STANDBY |
Sets the computer into Standby mode. |
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| STARTREMOTE |
Start a Z-Cron job on a computer in the network. |
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| TIMEMARK |
Write a time mark into the log file. |
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| UNZIP |
Unzipping ZIP file in the indicated directory. |
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| VBSRIPT |
Executing VBScript code. |
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| VOLUMECONTROL |
Don't changing loudness of the system/switching off at present any consequence (under sight). |
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| WAKEUPLAN |
Switching on computers in the local network. |
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| WALLPAPER |
Changing Windows desktop background picture. |
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| WATCH |
Monitors a program. If a monitored program "dies", it will be restarted. |
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| WATCH-JOB |
Program supervision starts a Z Cron job if the indicated program hasn't started. |
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| WAVEPLAY |
Play a .wav file. |
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| Z-ALARM |
Shows Z-Alarm clock window for 4 minutes and plays the file zcron.wav. |
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| ZIPFILE |
Saving file into a ZIP file. |
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| ZIPFOLDER |
Saving directory into a ZIP file. |
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Z-Cron is an ideal extension to my Z-DBackup program. Z-Cron is
Freeware for private use which means that it runs on workstations (Win9x, ME, 2000, XP and Vista) without limitations and it can be
installed on servers (NT/2000/2003/2008) for testing purposes. The freeware version is limited by time (14 days) to a Windows Server™ operating system! For commercial use or use on a Windows Server™ is a server license required!
This free of charge Z-Cron Freeware version is exclusively intended for private use on a single-station PC (Workstation). Copying and
passing-on the complete program package for exclusively private use only is permitted.
Commercial or job-related use of this Z-Cron Freeware version is not allowed!
For commercial use you have to buy a license!