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Firetask is a free utility which can be useful in scheduling and automating tasks in Windows. You can schedule Windows applications, copy files and folders, display message dialogs all in scheduled or automated mode. These tasks can be either trigger based on hot key or time based. Once the program is installed, it will prompt to download ready to use tasks from the Internet.

Firetask

If you do not need predefined tasks, then you can skip the process. The application opens the main window, where in you can add different tasks and schedule them as needed.

Firestat

To add a new task, select the New Task button and here you can see the options available for scheduling. Enter the title for the task, the days of the week when its active, the time when it should run, the hot keys and finally the action required. If you want to run a software, then select Open file and give the path of the installed program.

Schedule Task

Features of Firetask;

  • Start applications via hotkeys or on schedule.
  • Monitor your system or close unwanted windows automatically the moment they appear.
  • Copy, move, delete files and folders.
  • Display message boxes and popup menus to interact with the user.
  • Put predefined text snippets to currently active window
  • Modify clipboard contents

Firetask is a good option if you want to run specified programs at any time or even schedule a message for you as reminder.

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Written By Nirmal

Nirmal is a Technology Blogger and a Microsoft MVP in Windows. Nirmal is also the editor-in-chief and owner of Life Rocks 2.0. He can be contacted at nirmal@nirmaltv.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @nirmaltv

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12 Responses to “Schedule Tasks and Startups in Windows using Firetask”

  1. Joel Thomas says:

    Its a good application as it allows to write own scripts…Have been looking for one…

  2. Looks Nice. Will give it try.

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  4. ReadersZo says:

    congrates nirmal
    now your articles getiing place in lifehacker’s website.

  5. Rakesh Juyal says:

    That’s Cool. I got to know about this article through Lifehacker. :0. Superb!

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