Thanks, Michael. I agree, the MS scheduler is pretty lacking. I only use it because it's already installed on all my machines. I'll think about replacing it with a better scheduler, but I don't think that's the problem in this case. I have plenty of other scheduled perl scripts and batch files which launch external applications, and this is the only time I've seen this particular behavior. Usually this comes down to a problem with permissions, interactivity, or pathing, but I can't find the problem in this case.
BTW, check out the MS Resource Kit for your version of Windows for a utility called Srvany.exe -- it lets you run any application as a service. It's perfect for those apps that otherwise make you leave a console logged in. Thanks, and take care! Peter -----Original Message----- From: Webmaster (Michael Shannon) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 5:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [WS_FTP Forum] Scheduling ftpscrpt with AT scheduler? > > Has anyone experienced this behavior, or do you have any > thoughts as to what > might be happening? Why is the ftpscrpt.exe process hanging > like this? > It's almost as though it's waiting for input, but I can't get > any interface > to the program to confirm this. Is there a way I can > schedule my script > under the Local System account and still launch ftpscrpt.exe > successfully? > Peter it's been my experience that any MS scheduler bundled with the OS is not very reliable. I tried doing exactly what you are only to give up in frustration. I don't think it's a problem with the FTP program or the script, it's something to do with the scheduler itself. I now use a third-part app called EZ Scheduler from American Systems (http://www.americansys.com/). It's free, very easy to use, and totally reliable. The only problem I find (if you can call it that) is that the machine must be left with a user logged in, it doesn't appear to run as a service. If you're willing to leave it logged in and locked then give it a try. -- Chazzozz!! Michael Shannon Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Before you can grow old and wise you must first survive being young and stupid." - Ancient Proverb Note: Opinions expressed on this list are my own and do not reflect the views, opinions or position of my employer. If swallowed, seek medical advice. Please visit http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html to be removed from this list. Please visit http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html to be removed from this list.
