Waking a computer for Scheduled Backup??

[rik]

I have set up a backup using the backup app included in the XP
operating system. I have told it to "wake the computer" to complete
the event, I have made sure "run event only if logged in" is NOT
checked. Nevertheless, the computer never "wakes", from standby,
hibernation, or full power off, in order to complete at the scheduled
time.
Any ideas?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have set up a backup using the backup app included in the XP
operating system. I have told it to "wake the computer" to complete
the event, I have made sure "run event only if logged in" is NOT
checked. Nevertheless, the computer never "wakes", from standby,
hibernation, or full power off, in order to complete at the scheduled
time.
Any ideas?

You can start up the computer from its off state by
instructing the BIOS accordingly. This has nothing to
do with Windows - the process is fully explained in
your motherboard manual.

You can then use the Task Scheduler (via the Control
Panel) to launch the backup process 10 minutes after
the scheduled start-up time.