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 »  Z-Cron :: Task and Backup Scheduler


With the Z-Cron program you can plan the execution of commands, programs or scripts, at particular times, i.e. you can have tasks on your PC from the Z-Cron time controlledly carried out automatically. Z-Cron is a central coordinating point for the time control or automation of software. Z-Cron can be installed also as a system service. A system service is, automatic at this a program this boat starts of Windows and runs in the background so long until Windows is driven down. With the Z-Cron Scheduler you can have programs of every kind explained to arbitrary times, for example nightly data saving with Z-DBackup, of the system without a user having to be registered for this.

Possible scheduled tasks are for example:

  • Starting and stopping of applications (also with parameters).
  • Calling or saving of Websites.
  • Loading documents.
  • Starting, stopping and monitoring of system services (Professional-version).
  • Copying files and directories.
  • Deleting files and directories
  • Cleaning directories.
  • Establishing and disconnecting internet/vpn connections (Modem/ISDN).

Z-Cron, the Windows Scheduler (Graphic T-Online)

These tasks can be started automatically at the following points in time (also in 5 minute intervals):

  • Daily (every x days).
  • Weekly (every x weeks at a weekday you can choose).
  • Monthly (at the x calendar day or the x weekday of a month).
  • Once.
  • After the system startup.

You can use Z-Cron scheduler in many different ways, for example:

  • Regular data backup (for example with Z-DBackup, Z-DataDVD or Z-DATdump).
  • Automatic switching of electrical equipment or devices (for example with Z-ParSwitch).
  • Automatic FTP data transfer (for example with Z-FTPcopy).
  • Checking data carriers for errors
  • Virus scans
  • ...

Z-Cron Scheduler Functions

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). *
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. *
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).  
COPYDIR Copy a directory. *
COPYFILE Copy file(s). *
DELETE Delete file(s). *
DESTROY Completing window/application time controlled. *
DOWNLOAD File download via HTTP protocol. *
DYNIPMAIL Discover dynamic IP-Address and send email if it changes. *
EMPTY-TRASH (All drives) delete Windows recycle bin. *
GETURL File download using HTTP protocol. *
HIBERNATE Sets computer into hibernate mode with the possibility to reactivate it after a certain period of time. *
HOSTPING With this function you can send "PINGs" to an Host name to test a computer's reaction time and availability. *
INFO Shows the saved info message on the screen for 4 minutes. *
KILL Quits a program. *
KILLWIN With this command programs on the basis of window names close. *
KILLWIN-JOB With this command programs on the basis of window names close and a Z-Cron job is then executed.  
LASTRUN Launches a program and shuts down the computer after the program has finished. *
LOGFILECLEAR Deleting Z-Cron logfile. *
LOGOFF Log out of the system. *
MAIL Send email with SMTP. *
MESSAGE Send message to a computer or workgroup (Microsoft messenger service). *
MONITOROFF Switch off screen (Powersave). *
MONITORON Switch on screen (Powersave). *
MOVEDIR Move directory/folder.  
MOVEFILE Move file(s).  
MSSQL-DESK-START Starting MSSQL desktop. *
MSSQL-DESK-STOP Ending MSSQL desktop. *
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. *
OPEN The display is carried out with the application registered for the file type. *
PING Command to send "PINGs" to an IP-Address to test a computer's reaction time and availability. *
PLAY Playing multi-Media file. The account is carried out with the application registered for the file type. *
POWERCHANGE Switching over electrical apparatus over the USB port. *
POWEROFF Switching off electrical apparatus over the USB port. *
POWERON Switching on electrical apparatus over the USB port. *
RAS-DIAL Establish an internet/vpn connection with Dialup network connections (Modem/ISDN). *
RAS-HANGUP Disconnect internet/vpn connection. *
REBOOT Reboot computer. *
REMOTE-SHUTDOWN Shut down a remote computer (Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista) in your network. *
RMDIR Deletes a directory. *
SCREENMAIL Sending display screen as an e-mail. *
SCREENSAVEON Switch on screensaver. *
SCREENSAVEOFF Switch off screensaver. *
SELFTEST Virus self test. *
SERVICE-RESTART Restarts the selected system service.  
SERVICE-START Starts the selected system service.  
SERVICE-STOP Stops the selected system service.  
SERVICE-WATCH Monitors the selected system service.  
SHUTDOWN Shut down computer (only Windows 2000/XP/Vista). *
SHUTDOWN-MESSAGE Shut down computer with alert message (only Windows 2000/XP/Vista). *
STANDBY Sets the computer into Standby mode. *
STARTREMOTE Start a Z-Cron job on a computer in the network.  
TIMEMARK Write a time mark into the log file. *
UNZIP Unzipping ZIP file in the indicated directory. *
VBSRIPT Executing VBScript code. *
VOLUMECONTROL Don't changing loudness of the system/switching off at present any consequence (under sight). *
WAKEUPLAN Switching on computers in the local network. *
WALLPAPER Changing Windows desktop background picture. *
WATCH Monitors a program. If a monitored program "dies", it will be restarted. *
WATCH-JOB Program supervision starts a Z Cron job if the indicated program hasn't started.  
WAVEPLAY Play a .wav file. *
Z-ALARM Shows Z-Alarm clock window for 4 minutes and plays the file zcron.wav. *
ZIPFILE Saving file into a ZIP file. *
ZIPFOLDER Saving directory into a ZIP file.  

Scheduler Freeware

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!

 

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