Event Managers or Launchers for Windows (89022)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89022

SUMMARY

The following is a list of some of the Windows-based event managers or launch timers that allow you to set a given program or macro to activate at a predetermined time.

For example, you can use a communications program that is set up to start at 3 AM, execute a script to log onto a bulletin board service (BBS), and download messages, without requiring you to guide it through these tasks.

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Windows-Based Event Managers/Launch Timers

AutoRun for Windows
AutoSoft, Inc.
(800) 252-7144 or (404) 594-8855

Event Manager
Merasoft Corporation
(800) 368-1596 or (801) 225-9951

hDC Power Launcher
hDC Computer Corporation
(425) 885-5550 or (800) 321-4606

METZ Task Manager 2.0
METZ Software
(425) 641-4525

Norton Desktop for Windows 2.0
Symantec Corporation
(408) 253-9600

PC Tools 7.01
Central Point Software
(503) 690-8090

Time After Time
Aldia Systems, Inc
(800) 999-5735 or (602) 866-1786

WindowsTools
GEDYS Software Consulting GmbH
(301) 266-1671

WinTools
Tool Technology Publishing
(415) 459-3700

Time After Time, WindowsTools, hDC Power Launcher, Event Manager, WinTools, METZ Task Manager 2.0, AutoRun for Windows, Norton Desktop for Windows 2.0, and PC Tools 7.01 are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB89022
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