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You can write a batch file and use the shutdown command already in xp.<br />
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Create a batch file called restart.bat. &nbsp;Edit the file and add c:\windows\system32\shutdo<wbr />wn -r<br />
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Then schedule a task and add the restart.bat file to the scheduled task.<br />
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Scheduled tasks are under accessories-&gt; system tools -&gt; task scheduler.
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You can write a batch file and use the shutdown command already in xp.

Create a batch file called restart.bat.  Edit the file and add c:\windows\system32\shutdown -r

Then schedule a task and add the restart.bat file to the scheduled task.

Scheduled tasks are under accessories-> system tools -> task scheduler.

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I need a reliable, easy to use utility to restart my Windows box on a schedule (i.e., once a week).<br />
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Any recommendations?
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I need a reliable, easy to use utility to restart my Windows box on a schedule (i.e., once a week).

Any recommendations?

Windows Utility to do Scheduled Restart

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