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- Time Boot Utility
- DOCUMENTATION - Version 2.3
-
- General Description:
-
- Time Boot is a very short utility that will reboot (restart) your
- computer at a specific time you set. Until that time is reached, Time Boot
- sits idle, allowing you full use of your computer. When the desired time is
- reached, your computer will reboot.
-
- Logic:
-
- Time Boot is a TSR (Terminate & Stay Resident) program. It remains in
- memory after the program finishes and uses a very small amount of memory
- (appx. 800 bytes). Once installed, it continually checks the system time
- clock approximately twice each second, comparing the system clock with the
- requested boot time. When the times match, a no-holds-barred reboot will
- occur.
-
- Usage:
-
- Time Boot is ideal for those of us who leave our PC's powered on 24
- hours a day. An occasional reboot will refresh the whole system and ensures
- everything is in good running order.
-
- Time Boot is also ideal for users of DOS version 3.2. Unfortunately,
- DOS 3.2 has a glitch in it concerning the system date. It simply doesn't
- always change the date at midnight as it should. The PC will happily keep
- the same calendar date forever until it is rebooted. At that time, the
- correct date is set.
-
- This glitch can play havoc with date sensitive programs. It also
- confuses the time/date stamps placed on new/changed files.
-
- To get the most out of Time Boot, include it in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- Enhancements in Time Boot Version 2.3:
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3 contains several new features:
-
- 1) On-Screen Countdown Warning
-
- 60 seconds before rebooting, a warning message will appear in the upper
- left corner of the screen. The message will provide a second-by-second
- countdown until the reboot actually occurs. This will give you a short
- safety margin if you get caught working on the computer at reboot time. Use
- this time to save files FAST before the reboot hits!
-
- The on-screen warning should work on any color or monochrome monitor.
-
- 2) Reboot Warning Alarm
-
- A series of three warning beeps will sound approximately 60 seconds
- before reboot. The beep sound can be enabled or silenced with an optional
- command parameter.
-
- 2) Elapsed Time Boot Setting
-
- A new option switch has been added. The "/E" option sets the reboot
- time #### hours/minutes from the current time.
-
- 3) 12/24 Hour Time
-
- Time Boot will now accept either 12 hour (AM/PM) or 24 hour (military)
- time settings.
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- Running the Program:
-
- Use the DOS Change Directory Command (CD [\Subdirectory]) if necessary
- to make sure you are in the subdirectory containing TMBOOTV2.COM.
-
- At the DOS prompt, type:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /option
-
- Time Boot accepts any ONE of five parameters explained below. Each
- parameter begins with the forward slash (/) and is followed by a letter.
- Letters may be either uppercase or lowercase. Additional numbers/letters may
- also be required, depending on the option selected.
-
- Options are as follows:
-
- /B####P
- Boot time. Replace the #'s with 4 numbers to represent the
- desired boot time setting. Time may be entered in either 12 hour
- (AM/PM) or 24 hour (military) notation.
-
- a) 12 Hour (AM/PM) Time Setting
-
- The time entered must be between 0000-1159. To indicate
- PM, include a 'P' after the digits. For AM, no extra
- characters are required. Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /B1135P
-
- Sets the computer to reboot at 11:35 PM.
-
- b) 24 Hour (Military) Time Setting
-
- The time entered must be between 0000-2359 (midnight to
- 11:59 PM). Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /B2335
-
- Sets the computer to reboot at 11:35 PM.
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- /C####P
- Change current boot time setting. Replace the #'s with 4 numbers
- to represent the desired boot time setting in either 12 hour or
- 24 hour notation (see /B description above). Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /C0345
-
- Changes the current boot time. The computer will now reboot at
- 3:45 AM instead.
-
- /E####
- Elapsed Time Boot setting. Sets the boot time ####
- (Hours/Minutes) from now. Replace the #'s with 4 numbers to
- represent the desired number of hours/minutes to wait before
- rebooting. Elapsed time must be between 0000 and 2359. Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /E0130
-
- Sets the computer to reboot 1 hour, 30 minutes from now.
-
- /S
- Status. Shows the current scheduled boot time setting. No
- additional numbers are required. Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /S
-
- /X
- Cancel scheduled boot time setting. This parameter disables the
- Time Boot program and puts it to sleep. Although the program
- still stays in the computer's memory, no scheduled reboot will
- occur. Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /X
-
- You may reactivate the Time Boot by using either the /B or /C
- options above.
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- The following two parameters are optional. They may be entered alone
- or after any other option:
-
- /+
- Enable the Warning Beep Sound (default). The on-screen warning
- will be displayed and three beeps will sound at the beginning of
- the countdown. Example:
-
- TMBOOTV2 /B0530+
-
- Sets the computer to reboot at 5:30 AM and enables the warning
- beeps.
-
- /-
- Disable the Warning Beep Sound. The on-screen warning countdown
- will still be displayed, but no beeps will sound.
-
- TMBOOTV2 /B0530-
-
- Sets the computer to reboot at 5:30 AM and disables the warning
- beeps.
-
- Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- Special Notes:
-
- TSR programs occasionally conflict with each other. Not all TSR's
- cooperate properly with other TSR's in use.
-
- Time Boot has been designed to coexist as peacefully as possible. Some
- special precautions are needed, however, to work properly.
-
- If you use other clock-type TSR's, such as on-screen clock displays,
- install them FIRST. Time Boot will attach itself after these programs. In
- this manner, both should get along just fine.
-
- Also keep in mind that at the scheduled reboot time, reboot will occur
- NO MATTER WHAT you may be doing on the computer! To avoid any risk, set a
- reboot time when you are SURE you will not be using the computer.
-
- One other special note: The system clock managed by DOS isn't always
- very accurate. Other processes, like disk access, can occupy the computer
- and keep it from updating the time for a short while. As a result, Time Boot
- doesn't always reboot EXACTLY at the time requested. Don't be worried if
- it's a few seconds early or late. That's just the way DOS works. Time Boot Version 2.3
-
-
- Evaluation Period:
-
- This program is being distributed as SHAREWARE. That means, very
- simply, that you may try out the program free of charge to see if you like
- it. You are highly encouraged to give copies of this program to friends,
- associates and to upload to any BBS's you wish.
-
- After trying it out, if you don't like it, simply delete it. It costs
- you nothing. If you do decide to continue using this program, you must
- register your copy by paying a very modest fee.
-
- This program has a limited number of runs available. This should be
- more than adequate to properly evaluate the program. If the number of runs
- is exceeded without legitimately registering your copy, an annoying pause
- will occur each time you run it. Except for the annoying pause, the program
- will remain fully functional.
-
- The limited run count will automatically reset when the program runs
- on a different PC. This allows free distribution of trial copies to others
- without penalty.
-
- Let me know your comments about this utility. I appreciate the
- feedback.
-
- About the Author:
-
- I am an independent programmer specializing in PC programming and
- development. With over 10 years of technical experience, my previous
- assignments include positions within major financial institutions, service
- companies, trade associations and the hotel industry.
-
- As a result, I have a broad application background ranging from
- operating system enhancements to database to financial systems. I maintain
- a high level of expertise in various languages and operating systems
- including dBASE, Clipper, Basic, C, Cobol, Assembler, and MS-DOS.
-
- I currently support myself with a number of shareware and commercial
- products as well as contracted work with clients. I am available on an
- hourly rate or contract basis.
-
-
- Jon Williams
- 413 W. 50th St., #3R
- New York, NY 10019-6528
- (212) 265-8935
-
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- REGISTRATION FORM
-
-
- Product Name: Time Boot (TMBOOTV2), Version 2.3
-
-
-
- To Register, send this completed form plus $10 to:
-
- Jon Williams
- 413 W. 50th St., #3R
- New York, NY 10019-6528
-
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- On receipt of your registration fee, I will send you information on removing
- the limited run count checking on this program. In addition, you will
- receive any future updates of this utility.
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