Startup a PC, on scheduled time, automatically w/o user input

[Magic27]

Or are there any software programs which can do this ?

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Or are there any software programs which can do this ?

No.
After all - what's running the software?
The computer?
It's off.

However - this is a function of many of today's BIOSes...
Check there for a way to turn the machine on at a certain time each day.

Now - theoretically - you could use a scheduled task on one machine to wake
other machine via a 'Wake-On' BIOS setting... (Wake-on-LAN, etc.)

You could also use some higher end networked UPSes to turn off/on certain
outlets and have the BIOS set to power on after a power failure...

But I think you see the common theme is the system BIOS. ;-)

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Or are there any software programs which can do this ?

If only one existed that would keep morons from posting such ****ing
stupid questions, then the world would be a better place.

 

[Andy]

You can use Scheduled Tasks, It has the capability to wake the
computer if you either hibernate or standby it.

 

[Bob I]

Only if the BIOS supports that.

You can use Scheduled Tasks, It has the capability to wake the
computer if you either hibernate or standby it.

 

[Chris D]

I know the newer HP desktops have the facility in the BIOS

 

[Bob I]

So do Dell's, but the OP would have to determine if their PC did.

 

[Andy]

Actually, the hardware has to support it. Windows, which runs in
protected mode, does not access the BIOS.