Launch Task on Resume

Hi guys,

I'm guessing it's really obvious but:
how do I set a trigger in task scheduler for when the computer resumes from hibernation?

thanks
macca

I'm not 100% certain, but in the Triggers section near the top is a dropdown list. Open it and select "on connection to user session" and since that's what happens when awakening from hibernation, I suspect it will start at that point.

I hope this helps. If not, post back and I'll do more research.

Good luck!

But wont this make it run when i boot aswell

Yes That is correct

It means When ever you connect to that Log on it will Run the Command that has been set

hmm, i'm afraid that is not what I am looking for then, just something that runs on resume from hibernation

Yes, and possibly on restarts and logoff/logons and possibly even resumes from locked systems or even password-protected screensavers. I didn't realize you meant ONLY for hibernation. Does that mean you don't want it to occur on awakening from sleep mode either? That's going to be harder (I'll definitely need to research that one and get back to you as I've never done it or tried it before). Just out of curiosity, what task would you want to occur when awakening from hibernation that you would not want to occur with a normal startup or from sleep?

Thanks and I'll look into it now that I better understand.

You may want to do it for "On Workstation Unlock"

This means that the Task will run when the User Unlocks there Workstation this means it will not run when Starting up and logging in but will Run when you boot from Hibernate and Unlock that User

Hope This Helps,
Josh

Lorien said:

Yes, and possibly on restarts and logoff/logons and possibly even resumes from locked systems or even password-protected screensavers. I didn't realize you meant ONLY for hibernation. Does that mean you don't want it to occur on awakening from sleep mode either? That's going to be harder (I'll definitely need to research that one and get back to you as I've never done it or tried it before). Just out of curiosity, what task would you want to occur when awakening from hibernation that you would not want to occur with a normal startup or from sleep?

Thanks and I'll look into it now that I better understand.

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I dont mind if it comes on after sleep, just not on startup

As a developer, I can foresee several problems. Can you please give us a bit of a clue as to what you are trying to achieve. It is very different to start an .exe, compared to a .vbs script, with a Word Document.

Also, how long is this task going to take, and does it have a UI. You don't want to cause the Windows Kernal to hang, waiting for the task to complete.

Also, there may be focus issues. It will be started before a lot of other things, and so will be displayed at the back of the Desktop. Does this matter?

Does it require UAC elevation?

All of these have workaround. Issues with focus for example can be solved, but not while we know nothing about the question!

Thanks!

Richard

Shadowjk said:

You may want to do it for "On Workstation Unlock"

This means that the Task will run when the User Unlocks there Workstation this means it will not run when Starting up and logging in but will Run when you boot from Hibernate and Unlock that User

Hope This Helps,
Josh

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While this will run it on awakening from hibernation and sleep (and sleep seems to be OK here), and I agree it will not run at startup or if he changes users even without a reboot (though I'm not 100% certain on that one - but believe it to be the case and would want to test it), I believe this option will also cause it to run if he locks his PC (say he goes to the bathroom and doesn't need hibernation) and then unlocks it and possibly even if he password-protects the screensaver and unlocks the system from that as well.

I don't think any of the standard options will work if he ONLY wants it to run when awakening from hibernation (or sleep) and at no other time (specifically not at startup, but I think he means any other situation as well).

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@ maccaquacker, please correct me if I'm assuming incorrectly as I'm now taking a very narrow view of your request. It would help to know if we have any additional leeway besides just sleep mode. Also, and this is important, we need answers to Richard's questions since the methodology (if possible) is likely to be much more complicated than any ordinary task (or even those typically considered complex but included in the standard configuration options). Knowing what needs to be done is crucial to finding the best way to do it (or seeing if it can be done at all and if so, then identifying and dealing with the potential consequences). Please describe in as much detail as possible EXACTLY what this task is supposed to do, what files or programs it involves, how long the task would take if done manually, and anything else you think might help us understand.

Thanks for your help and guidance and whatever you can provide.

Good luck!

Lorien said:

Shadowjk said:

You may want to do it for "On Workstation Unlock"

This means that the Task will run when the User Unlocks there Workstation this means it will not run when Starting up and logging in but will Run when you boot from Hibernate and Unlock that User

Hope This Helps,
Josh

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While this will run it on awakening from hibernation and sleep (and sleep seems to be OK here), and I agree it will not run at startup or if he changes users even without a reboot (though I'm not 100% certain on that one - but believe it to be the case and would want to test it), I believe this option will also cause it to run if he locks his PC (say he goes to the bathroom and doesn't need hibernation) and then unlocks it and possibly even if he password-protects the screensaver and unlocks the system from that as well.

I don't think any of the standard options will work if he ONLY wants it to run when awakening from hibernation (or sleep) and at no other time (specifically not at startup, but I think he means any other situation as well).

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I agree completly this is a Sort of "Work around" Solution

niemiro said:

As a developer, I can foresee several problems. Can you please give us a bit of a clue as to what you are trying to achieve. It is very different to start an .exe, compared to a .vbs script, with a Word Document.


Thanks!

Richard

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I just need to see the UI of taskmgr.exe within the first sort-of minute or so since boot. Mainly so I can see the stats in the performance tab and also the uptime stats etc.

Its mainly about the uptime as I am bothered about how long my PC has been running from a cold start but resuming from hibernate does not reset that information so I want to see how long the computer was on previously so I can figure out how long the current session has been active for

It is not essential if it does not run instantly/ on resume from sleep, just ideally not at boot althought I am happy for this to be the case if needs be

The choice is yours but The closest you are going to get to your Needs is When you unlock your Computer, This will not run on boot

Josh

Ok then, thanks for now

Macca

No, there is a way. I was just about to figure it out, when I discovered that my Event Log service has broken. More work! You need to find an Event in the Event Log that only fires on resume from Hibernation. Then something similar to:

Task Scheduler > Create Task > Triggers Tab > New Trigger > On an Event dropdown > Log: Microsoft-Windows-Winlogon/Operational I would imagine.

Sorry I cannot be of more help at the present.