I want to reboot the computer automatically.

Frank Martin wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in message
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Frank Martin wrote:
I have WindowsXP pro.

My computer is always on, recording movies and
downloading
from the internet.

Sometimes the computer needs a cold boot, and I want this
to
happen at about 6.00am.

How can I do this automatically. Is there a XP setting
for
this?

My computer takes a long time to shut down while it
"saves
my settings", and then takes a long time to start up
again,
with all the virus checkers etc that occur on startup.

Failing a cold boot, a warm one might suffice, if this is
easier.

Please help, Frank

In addition to the shutdown commands others have listed,
you can alternatively use hibernate:

%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe powrprof.dll
SetSuspendState S4

This is not a shutdown, although it does power off the
computer. When you tap the power on button in the morning,
the computer is instantly restored to its state when the
above command was issued. This might be useful if the
project on which you were working left an important
message on the screen.

Thanks, 6 hours seems to be the max I can plan hibernation.
Is there any way to extend this?

So far as I know, you can't schedule the machine to come OUT of
hibernation - the power is OFF.

However you CAN sit at a hibernated computer with your coffee, punch the
power button, and, before you finish your first sip, the machine is ready to
go. I'm serious - less than ten seconds from power on to ready for action.