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How can I start the program at a certain time CMD, with examples?


In Windows you can start programs via AT at a certain time without additional software programs! 

Start the cmd.exe and use the command "AT" in the combination of the program path to the program to be started!

Here are some examples of the time-controlled start of programs on the Windows computer with Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7. This command can be used with all other Windows operating systems: Server 2016/2012/2008 etc.
 
Content:

1.) ... Start the program at a specific time using the command prompt!
2.) ... Why set the program to start at a specific time in the command prompt?

1.) Start the program at a specific time using the command prompt!

Start the cmd.exe in Admin Mode! or Hot-Tip:  ... ColorConsole!

EXAMPLE 1:
Starting the program at 21:45. 
Here in the example it is the Internet Explorer  , which should be started at 21:45 clock!  


C:\Windows-7>at 21:45 "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
 


EXAMPLE 2:
If you also want to start Microsoft's WordPad at 21:47 2 minutes later:


C:\Windows-7>at 21:47 "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"
 

EXAMPLE 3:
The listing of the open commands goes through the simple input of AT without arguments! 

C:\Windows>at

Status-ID   Day                     Time          Command
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3   Today                   20:47         "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"
8   Today                   21:45         "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
9   Today                   21:47         "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"

EXAMPLE 4:
Canceling the timed program start command, eg No. 3!


C:\Windows>at 8 /delete

EXAMPLE 5:
List again by simply typing AT.

C:\Windows>at

Status-ID   Day                     Time          Command
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8   Today                   21:45         "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
9   Today                   21:47         "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"


EXAMPLE 6: 
And so you delete all timed commands, in this case, the automatic program starts in one fell swoop! 


C:\Windows>at /delete

EXAMPLE 7: 
SYou want a particular program to start 23:59 on 31.12.2018! 


at 23:59 31.12.2018 "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"


EXAMPLE 8: 
You want a particular program to start every Monday at 8:00 am
 


at 08:00 /EVERY:Mo  "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"


EXAMPLE 9: 
You want a particular program to start at 9:00 AM every day
 

at 09:00 /EVERY:So,Sa,Do,Fr,Mi,Mo,Di "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"



See also: ► Changing  Date / Time Command prompt commands, with examples?   


Here are the instructions for the command "AT"


The AT command has been deprecated. Please use schtasks.exe instead.
 
The AT command schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at
a specified time and date. The Schedule service must be running to use
the AT command.
 
AT [\\computername] [ [id] [/DELETE] | /DELETE [/YES]]
AT [\\computername] time [/INTERACTIVE]
    [ /EVERY:date[,...] | /NEXT:date[,...]] "command"

\\computername
Specifies a remote computer. Commands are scheduled on the local computer if this parameter is omitted.
id
Is an identification number assigned to a scheduled command.

/delete
Cancels a scheduled command. If id is omitted, all the scheduled commands on the computer are
canceled.

/yes
Used with cancel all jobs command when no further confirmation is desired.

time
Specifies the time when command is to run.

/interactive
Allows the job to interact with the desktop of the user who is logged on at the time the job
runs.

/every:date[,...]
Runs the command on each specified day(s) of the week or month. If date is omitted, the current day of the month is assumed.

/next:date[,...]
Runs the specified command on the next occurrence of the day (for example, next Thursday). If date is omitted, the current day of the month is assumed.

"command"
Is the Windows NT command, or batch program to be run.


C:\Users\Nenad>


Attention: You may need to be logged in as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group to start programs automatically with these simple examples. 
 
Under Windows, you can start the cmd.exe in administrative mode ... see here , or the ColorConsole , this can also be started in administrative mode.


Info:
It's really easy on all Microsoft operating systems, for example, to name just a few: Windows 11, 10 Pro, Enterprise, Home, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows-Server 2019, 2016, 2012, Windows 7 Basic, Professional, Starter, Ultimateprograms at a certain time (time / day) to start, also suitable for the new Microsoft Surface Pro, on the way to start certain programs. 

2.) Why set the program to start at a specific time in the command prompt?


Setting a program to launch at a specific time in Command Prompt provides several benefits, including:

Task automation: You can automate recurring tasks by launching programs at specific times. This is particularly useful for regular maintenance tasks or repetitive processes.

Efficiency: By scheduling tasks at specific times, you can ensure that they are executed when resources are available and other activities are minimized. This can help improve the overall efficiency of the system.

Timed Actions: Some tasks may need to be performed at a specific time to fulfill their purpose. For example, you could set a backup program to run automatically every night.

Avoid user intervention: If a task is started at a specific time, no manual intervention is required. This can be particularly useful if you want the task to run outside of normal working hours or at times when no one is available to start it manually.

The ability to start a program at a specific time is built into many operating systems. On Windows, for example, tasks can be scheduled using the Task Scheduler. On Linux this can be done via the cron services. This provides a flexible way to automate actions and efficiently manage the operations of computers or servers.



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