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The at command is a legacy Windows tool for scheduling tasks to run at a specified time. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss using the at command for tasks like automated shutdowns after backups, but report issues such as commands not executing or tasks not being deleted after execution, particularly on Windows 7 and Vista. One user also explores using modem AT commands (like ATO) to force a dial-up connection without dialing, bypassing dial tone detection. These threads highlight common troubleshooting scenarios for the at command, including permission problems, syntax errors, and compatibility quirks across different Windows versions.
  1. Radiomange

    Windows 7 Dial Up command without dialing digits & without dial tone

    I have a need to use a dial-up connection with a voice phone line & modem as there is NOTHING else available! There is no DSL, No cable, No cell coverage and no path for Satellite. In this case, I need to dial the ISP manually using the landline phone and then have the modem negotiate a...
    • Radiomange
    • Thread
    • at command connection dial-up dsl external dialer isp landline modem negotiate no cable no cell coverage voice calls windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. News

    Task that is created by using the "at" command is not deleted after it is executed in Windows Vista,

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    • News
    • Thread
    • at command command line support article task execution task management task scheduler technical details windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  3. W

    Windows 7 AT command not working?!

    I've long been using the same AT command to shutdown a PC after an after-hours backup, but it stopped working about 2 weeks ago. As a test I tried entering the following in a command window as user Administrator: at 19:15 /every:tuesday dir I kept the window open until after 19:15. Nothing...
    • whitesmith
    • Thread
    • administrator at command backup command prompt help service pack shutdown system information task scheduler windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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