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Scheduling Sweeps

You can set up Spy Sweeper to run sweeps automatically based on a schedule that you set. You can set this up in any way that works for you. Here are a few examples of what you can do (assuming that you have Spy Sweeper set to load at startup:

You can also have sweeps run automatically when you start Windows or when you shut down Windows using the Sweep at Startup and Sweep at Shutdown options. Remember that sweeps may take from several minutes to more than an hour to run, depending on your options. Using one of these scheduling options may delay your Windows startup or shutdown.

Step Introduction icon To schedule sweeps:

  1. Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
  2. In the icon panel, click Options.
  3. Click the Schedule tab.
  4. Select the Sweep When Scheduled option.
  5. To set up days of the week
    To set a time period
    1. Select the Day of the Week option.
      • Use this option when you want to schedule sweeps for one or more specific days of the week.
    2. Select one or more days in the Day of the Week list to run your sweep.
    1. Select the Time Period option.
      • Use this option when you want to schedule sweeps to run daily, weekly, or monthly.
    2. Select the Time Period you want to use.

  6. Select an hour option.
    • Sweep at Set Hour—Use this option to set the sweep to run at a specific time.
    • Hours after Loading—Use this option to set the sweep to run a specific number of hours after starting Spy Sweeper.
  7. Use the spin buttons (up and down arrows) to set the time or number of hours.
    • As long as you keep Spy Sweeper running and your computer is turned on, Spy Sweeper will run sweeps based on your schedule.

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