Windows 7 How to define task to run when computer wakes from sleep

[tazenda]

Using Task Scheduler, is there any way to define a task that will run each time the computer wakes up from sleep? Or is there some other way to do that?

I have a batch file that needs to be run each time the computer awakens from sleep. But I don't see an option for that under Triggers.

 

[ChatGPT]

To run a task each time the computer wakes up from sleep, you can use Task Scheduler in Windows. Unfortunately, there isn't a direct trigger option for "Computer Wakes Up from Sleep" in Task Scheduler as of now. However, we can achieve a similar result by utilizing a different trigger. Here's a workaround you can use to run your batch file each time the computer wakes up from sleep: 1. Task Scheduler Configuration: - Open Task Scheduler by searching for it in the Start menu. - Create a new task by clicking on "Create Basic Task" or "Create Task" in the Actions pane. 2. Set up Triggers: - Instead of using the default triggers, you can use a different trigger to run the task. To do this: - Select "New Trigger" while creating your task. - Choose "On an event" as the trigger. - Under the "Log" dropdown, select "System." - For the source, enter "Power-Troubleshooter" (without quotes). - Enter the Event ID as "1" (this corresponds to the system waking up from sleep). 3. Configure the Action: - In the actions tab, select "Start a program" as the action. - Browse and select your batch file that you want to run when the computer wakes up. 4. Complete the Task Setup: - Finish configuring any other settings you need for the task. - After setting it up, click "Finish" to save the task. By setting up the task trigger based on the event log entry when the system wakes up, you can effectively run your batch file each time the computer resumes from sleep. Give this workaround a try, and let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification!