Using Windows 95 System Agent to Schedule Tasks
- Document ID: 94000225
- Posted Date: 1996-08-19
- Last Updated: 1996-08-19
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- Information
- System Agent
To maintain best hard disk performance, you should periodically run ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Compression Agent (if you're using DriveSpace 3). Since running these tools can be a chore, Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 comes with a System Agent with in which you can schedule the best times to automatically run these system tools.
The System Agent icon is in the status area of the taskbar. Double-click on it to start. The System Agent allows you to schedule events at off-peak times so that you're not adversely affected by the processor-intensive applications such as Disk Defragmenter
ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter are automatically scheduled when you install Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 and include the System Agent. A standard ScanDisk check is scheduled every workday and a thorough one every month. The Compression Agent and Disk Defragmenter are also scheduled. The System Agent also schedules a special program to check your hard disk every hour and notify you if you are running low on disk space. This is another example of Windows 95 design helping you deal with issues before they become
problems.
Here is how to schedule a program by scheduling backup:
1. Start Microsoft Backup. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Backup
2. On the Backup tab, double-click the drive containing the files you want to back up.
3. To select all the files in a folder for backup, click the check box next to the folder. To select only certain
files in a folder, double-click the folder, and then click the check box next to the files you want.
4. After you select the files and folders you want to back up, click Next Step.
5. Click the destination for the backup files, and then click Options on the Settings menu.
6. On the Backup tab, click the "Quit Backup after operation is finished" check box to select it. Select any
other options you want, then click OK.
7. On the File menu, click Save As. Type a name for the file set, then click Save.
8. On the Settings menu, click Drag And Drop.
9. Click the Confirm Operation Before Beginning check box to clear it, then click OK.
10. Quit Microsoft Backup.
After you create the file set, schedule a Backup task in System Agent:
1. Double-click the System Agent icon on the taskbar.
2. On the Program menu, click Schedule A New Program.
3. Type the following line in the Program box c:\progra~1\access~1\backup.exe c:\program
files\accessories\[file.set] where [file.set] represents the name of the file set you created in Backup.
4. Schedule the days and time you want the automated backup to occur.
5. Click OK and close System Agent.
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