Waking+Up+Vista+or+Windows+7


 * Waking Up Vista or Windows 7 **

You can use the Windows Task Scheduler to make your computer wake up automatically from the sleep mode (Hibernate) at a pre-set time. Here is how:-

Go to :-
 * Start** > **All Programs >** **Accessories >**  **System Tools >**  **Task Scheduler**.

Or, you can also type task scheduler into the Start Search and click on the Task Scheduler link.

Select **Create Task** on the right hand side.



In the Create Task dialog box, under the **General** tab, fill in the Also, tick/check the option :- **Run with highest privileges**
 * Name and Description** fields.

Under the **Triggers** tab, click **New** and another window will then open. Select “**One time**” (or **Daily** if you want it repeated everyday at a certain time). Next, set the **Date and Time** for when you want your computer to wake up from the sleep mode.

Then under the **Actions** tab, you have to mention a task. Click **New** and then run a simple task. For example, launch and close the command prompt window. That will then set your computer to wake up every time you carry out that task. (You can choose whichever task you would like).

Next, select **Action as: Start a program**. To schedule a task that executes the command **cmd.exe** with command line arguments, copy and paste this under the **Program/script** section:-
 * /c “exit”**



Under the **Conditions** tab, tick/check the :- This is very important, so do not forget to do it! When you are finished, click **OK** and then **Exit Task Scheduler**.
 * Wake the computer to run this task** tick/checkbox.

Your computer will now wake up from the sleep mode at your specified time.