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26 September 2006

I need some help automating sdelete once a week on XP.→[More:]

Basically, I want to run sdelete "sdelete -p x -z C:" automatically at about 3-4 am once a week. I know there's got to a way to do this using a batch file and scheduled tasks.

Unfortunately, I am not at all familiar with batch files or scheduled tasks. Can anyone help me out with this?

post by: court siem at: 12:51 | 4 comments

Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Scheduled Tasks

Use the Add Task wizard. In the first window, Browse to find the sdelete.exe. Finish the wizard as appropriate. On the last screen of the wizard, check the "open Advanced Properties" tickbox.

Then, edit the Run: field to be your desired command line and options. Set the Start In: field to be the directory where you want the command to run from. prolly just C:\.

Enjoy! triode / MCSE

posted by Triode 26 September | 13:03

Man, I knew it would be simple. Thanks, triode.

posted by court siem 26 September | 13:07

And everyone said that MSCE would be a complete and utter waste of time and money!

posted by dg 26 September | 17:16

Minesweeper Consultant and Solitaire Expert!

posted by Triode 26 September | 23:07

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