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Frequently Asked Questions: Using the Scheduler
What is the 'Windows Scheduler'?
How do I start or stop the Windows Scheduler from running?
How can I get to see the list of scheduled jobs?
Can I schedule other jobs (eg, Defragmenting a disk) using SyncBack?
I'm using Windows NT 4 and I cannot use the Windows Task Scheduler. What do I do?
I'm using a blank/empty login password and Windows XP. How do I run scheduled tasks?
I cannot get SyncBack to work with the Windows Task Scheduler. What's wrong?
Q: What is the 'Windows Scheduler'?
A: Using Scheduled Tasks in a Windows environment, you can schedule any script, program, or document to run at a time that is most convenient for you. Scheduled Tasks can be set up to start each time you start Windows, and they can run in the background. You can schedule a task to run daily, weekly, or monthly, change the schedule for a task, and customize how a task runs at a scheduled time. SyncBack features an integrated scheduler that provides a simple way of using the features of the Windows Scheduler to backup your files.
For a walkthrough of how to create a schedule in SyncBack go to Creating a Schedule.
Q: How do I start or stop the Windows Scheduler from running?
A: (Windows XP Home) Access the task scheduler via the Start menu (All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Scheduled Tasks). Alternatively Click 'Start', click 'Control Panel', switch to 'Classic View' by clicking the link on the top left of the window, double-click 'Administrative Tools' in the main window, double-click 'Services'. In the window that appears scroll down until the Task Scheduler row appears and select this. On the Action menu, click Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.
(Windows 2000) Click 'Start', point to 'Settings', click 'Control Panel,' point to 'Administrative Tools', and then double-click 'Services'. In the window that appears scroll down until the Task Scheduler row appears. On the Action menu, click Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.
Q: How can I get to see the list of scheduled jobs?
A: (Windows XP Home) Access the task scheduler via the Start menu (All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Scheduled Tasks). To remove a Scheduled Task from the list select a task and delete.
(Windows 2000) Click 'Start', point to 'Settings', click 'Control Panel', and then double-click 'Scheduled Tasks'. You can use the 'Start', 'Stop' and 'Pause' buttons to change its current state, and use the Startup Type list to choose how whether or not it should be started from the next time you boot.
Q: Can I schedule other jobs (eg, Defragmenting a disk) using SyncBack?
A: Not using SyncBack, but you can by using the Scheduler directly.
(Windows XP Home) Access the task scheduler via the Start menu (All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Scheduled Tasks). Double-click 'Add Scheduled Task' and a wizard will guide you through the process of creating a Scheduled Task.
In Windows 2000, use the Scheduled Task wizard (available by double-clicking Scheduled Tasks in Control Panel, and then double-clicking Add Scheduled Tasks.
Q: I'm using Windows NT 4 and I cannot use the Windows Task Scheduler. What do I do?
A: Windows NT 4 does not come with a COM library as an interface to the Windows Task Scheduler. You must use other methods to schedule profile runs, e.g. add it manually or use the 'at' command. See the Windows NT documentation for more information.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;310715
Q: I'm using a blank/empty login password and Windows XP. How do I run scheduled tasks?
A: In Windows XP you cannot have a blank password if you want to use the Scheduler. However, SyncBack can automatically remove the restriction whenever you schedule a profile.
Q: I cannot get SyncBack to work with the Windows Task Scheduler. What's wrong?
A: There are a number of possible reasons:
On Windows XP and 2000 make sure you set your password for the task. You must use your Windows login password.
You are using the wrong username and/or password. You must use your Windows login password. This does not apply to Windows 95/98/98SE/ME.
The scheduled task may not be set-up correctly to wake the computer if it is hibernating or in standby mode.
The scheduler may be stopped or not installed. See your Windows documentation for details on how to start or install it.
Q: Why can't I get SyncBack to run under another user's account, e.g. Administrator, when using the Scheduler?
A: SyncBack's settings are local to each user therefore SyncBack must be installed for each user that is going to run it. The settings are not machine wide. You could export the profiles from one user, and import them with the other user.
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