Automation Workshop includes the System Startup & Shutdown Trigger, that executes a Task upon starting or exiting of Microsoft Windows. Also, it can trigger on the Automation Workshop Manager or Service activity. A single Trigger can be configured to process one event—either start or shutdown.
Features & highlights
- Start any program on Windows Startup for any specified user, or even the for System account easily.
- Performs quick final operations when Windows shutdown is requested.
- Runs Tasks or external applications upon Windows startup.
- Executes Tasks when the Automation Workshop Service or Manager is started or stopped.
Usage examples
- Perform resource intensive data preparation upon system startup for later instant retrieval by other Tasks.
- Disable Tasks right after shutdown request and enable them after the system has fully initialized.
- Save the date and time of Windows shutdown into a text file (for later retrieval).
- Notify a system administrator by email right before the system has shutdown.
- Clear temporary files on system startup.
Documentation
- System · Choose an event that will activate the Trigger.
- Options · Enable or disable the System Startup & Shutdown Trigger and specify the delay between Trigger activation and Task execution.
Interconnect
- System Startup & Shutdown integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
- Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
Quick access
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