Schedule task to execute at logoff

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The Scheduled Tasks wizard allows you to schedule a task only at regular
intervals (day, week,...), at computer start-up and at user logon. Is there
a way to schedule a (maintenance) task just before user logoff or shutdown?
 
Do you have pro. If so ask help - try logoff script or shutdown script. If home, no.
 
I regret I'm running XP Home. Any other suggestion?

Do you have pro. If so ask help - try logoff script or shutdown script. If
home, no.
 
Here is a way that works (I tested it)
1. Download the free program Wizmo.exe. It is a tiny program that
executes basic Windows commands for you. Copy it to the C:\windows
directory.

2. Make a batch file in the c:\windows directory using a word processor
such as notepad. In it call the program(s) you wish to run then the
wizmo program. Here is an example using two consecutive programs
(FirstProgram.exe and SecondProgram.exe).

@echo off
c:\firstprogram directory\firstprogram.exe
c:\secondprogram directory\secondprogram.exe
c:\windows\wizmo.exe quiet exit

3. Name the file "shutdown.bat" or any other name as long as it has the
extension .bat.

4. Make a new shortcut on the desktop to run the batch file. You can
even make the batch file call for a password to prevent casual or
accidental execution. email me if you have questions.
I regret I'm running XP Home. Any other suggestion?

Do you have pro. If so ask help - try logoff script or shutdown script. If
home, no.
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