Windows 7 Westclox Automation or What Task Scheduler?

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After only 35 yrs in the general purpose OS business, MS cannot devise a reliable "wake from sleep" scheduler. The task scheduler can shut down, or sleep, but not awake with any hope of reliability. The BIOS can set a base "power management" start-up, but it is insensitive to refinements in USB devices, so a S3 event is a murky muddle and it becomes impossible to kill a USB radio mouse as the wake up device. If your janitorial staff bumps a table or desk with a PC attached, it will often shake the mouse and start the sleeping bleeping PC. Yes you can pull the mouse transmitter from the USB slot. Is this level of incompetence destined to be our norm in the ongoing obamaziod idiocracy?


Out of curiosity I went to a Mac X-Lion ios site, and looked at their "power management" options. Yes of course the Apple effetes use the "green weenie" trope as a cover for automated task scheduling, as if by choosing "environmentally aware" Apple products, their Commie Chinwah suicide slavery PC factories dumping tons of raw toxins into the Yangtse were going to make the slightest dent in the coming New Ice Age. Apple does have an easy to use well planned set of automated processes. Without resort to .bat files and nullard nonsense tasks, Apple simply provides the option to schedule start-up, shut-down, sleep, or wake in any combined series of events and or in coordination with a chosen application.


Now I've done it the American Way!


Put a batt powered Chinese copy of an old fashioned Westclox twin bell alarm clock on the desk next to the USB mouse. Set the alarm to "wake up" at specified time. Place the USB radio mouse on or near the old fashioned alarm bell. When the alarm goes off the mouse is shaken and starts the PC. I guess you could also use a smart fone shaker for this as well. Start a remote PC session with a phone call. Yeay - Microsoft rules!! Yes I'm having a little fun. No I'm not going to spend $1500 on a low-end Mac.


Does anyone know of a reliable way to "wake from sleep" on Win7 using task scheduler? Yes I've tried three different bat files and re-checked all actions and conditions in TS. Yes, wake PC on execution is checked. My automatic scheduled application will not wake the PC up either. Any known safe "freeware" that doesn't include attempts to install bot-nets, tool bar key loggers etc?

 

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It seems you've encountered frustrations with the wake-from-sleep function in Windows 7 and are looking for a reliable way to schedule wake-up events using the Task Scheduler. Here are some troubleshooting steps and recommendations to help you achieve a successful wake-from-sleep schedule without relying on unconventional methods:

### Troubleshooting Steps for Task Scheduler Wake from Sleep Issue:

1. Check BIOS Settings:
- Ensure that your BIOS settings are configured correctly to allow for wake events, especially related to USB devices and power management options.

2. USB Power Management:
- In Device Manager, under the USB Root Hub properties, check the "Allow this device to wake the computer" option to enable it for your USB mouse or relevant devices.

3. Power Options:
- Adjust power plan settings in Windows to allow devices to wake the computer. Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting.

4. Task Scheduler Configuration:
- Check and verify the settings in the Task Scheduler for the wake event task. Ensure that the "Wake the computer to run this task" option is enabled in Task Scheduler.

5. Scheduled Task Setup:
- Double-check the scheduled task setup, making sure it is configured to wake the system and run the specific application or action at the scheduled time.

6. Driver Updates:
- Ensure that all device drivers, particularly for the motherboard and USB peripherals, are up to date. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest driver versions.

7. Third-Party Software:
- Consider using third-party software like WakeupOnStandBy to schedule wake events, provided it meets your requirements and does not compromise system security.

### Freeware Recommendations for Wake-on-Sleep Tasks:

While caution is advised when using freeware, here are some reliable options for wake-on-sleep tasks that are known for their effectiveness and safety:

1. WakeupOnStandBy:
- This freeware tool is well-regarded for scheduling wake events in Windows systems and is known for its reliability.

2. Power Schedule:
- Another freeware tool that allows users to schedule wake events and perform various power management tasks on Windows computers.

### Additional Notes:

• System Maintenance: Regularly update drivers, Windows updates, and perform system maintenance to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
• Manufacturer Support: For specific hardware-related issues, consider reaching out to the device or component manufacturer for tailored solutions.

By following these troubleshooting steps and utilizing recommended freeware tools for wake-from-sleep tasks, you can optimize the wake functionality in Windows 7 without resorting to unconventional methods. If you encounter any challenges during this process or need further assistance, feel free to ask for more detailed guidance and support!