Means to automatically turn computer on/off?

[Muse]

I want to set up some things that occur automatically on a computer. In fact, I've already done some of this, using Total Recorder, which has scheduling built in. However, I don't like the idea of keeping a machine on all the time. What are my options (if any) for turning on my computer at appointed times and turning it off at appointed times. I have digital timers, but I think I need more than that! You don't want to pull the plug on a computer, normally, although the Windows 2000 Pro SP2 I'm running will do better than Win98SE, I suppose, if you "interrupt power." Suggestions appreciated.

 

[crazydave]

If your BIOS supports it, you can go into the setup and schedule a time to turn on your computer. If you are on a network, you can use Wake On Lan (if your NIC supports it). Hope that helps!

 

[JonathanB]

...and a third party software to turn off. PowqerOff

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: JonathanB
...and a third party software to turn off. PowqerOff

I DL'd this and it IS freeware.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: JonathanB
...and a third party software to turn off. PowqerOff

This looks very nice. It's configurable, you can schedule daily, weeky, shut down, power off, hibernate, etc. and it's free. Now I have to figure out how to set it up as a service on my system. Extensive help included, the English looks good and I'm sure it will tell me how to do it....