Scheduling a backup program

[DavidM]

I use GenieSoft Backup Manager, and at the moment set it running via a one
line batchfile called from a shortcut in the Startup folder (each user of
the PC has s imilar arrangement, running a personalised backup job).
The problem with this arrangement is that we frequently log on and off a few
times during the day, and of course the backup then runs every time, then
maybe not for a couple of days.
As I understand it, if I use Windows Scheduler, and a scheduled slot is
missed because the PC is turned off at that point, it won't run again until
the next slot when the PC is on.
What I'd like is for the backup to run at logon, but only for the first
logon (for each user) each day that the PC is used.
Can anyone suggest how I can do this please (Win XP Home).
David.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

If XP Pro, use Group Policy.

Type: startup script in the Search box in Help and Support.

Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Scripts
(Startup/Shutdown)

Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Windows Settings\Scripts
(Logon/Logoff)

%windir%\system32\GroupPolicy\Machine\Scripts\Shutdown
C:\WINDOWS\system32\GroupPolicy\Machine\Scripts\Shutdown

%windir%\system32\GroupPolicy\Machine\Scripts\Startup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\GroupPolicy\Machine\Scripts\Startup


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[DavidM]

My post did specify XP Home

Anyone any ideas for that?

David