The task of turning on the computer on a schedule can be performed by standard methods of the Windows operating system using the "Task Scheduler". The only prerequisite is the power-saving mode of operation of the computer (sleep, hibernation, hybrid sleep mode).
Instructions
Step 1
Click the "Start" button to bring up the main menu of the system and go to the "Control Panel" item to configure the settings for switching the computer to sleep mode.
Step 2
Select Power Options and select Set Power Plan.
Step 3
Specify the desired time in the "Put the computer to sleep" section of the dialog box that opens and click "OK" to apply the selected changes.
Step 4
Return to the main "Start" menu and go to the "All Programs" item to perform a scheduled wake-up / hibernation operation.
Step 5
Expand the "Standard" link and go to the "Service" item.
Step 6
Select the Task Scheduler item and click the Create Task button in the right pane of the application window.
Step 7
Specify the desired task name on the General tab of the dialog box that opens and go to the Triggers tab.
Step 8
Click the New button and select the desired wake-up schedule from the new dialog box.
Step 9
Click "OK" to confirm the command and go to the "Actions" tab of the main window of the "Task Scheduler" application to specify the action to be taken to wake up from sleep mode.
Step 10
Click the New button and specify the desired action in the new dialog box.
Step 11
Click the "OK" button to confirm the selected changes and go to the "Conditions" tab.
Step 12
Check the box next to "Wake up the computer to complete the task" in the "Power" section and click the "OK" button to save your changes.
