Task Schedule on resume from idle?

Question

With schtasks.exe (Windows Task Scheduler for command prompt), you can make a task that is triggered on idle, which I use. However, is it possible to make a trigger on resume from idle? I.E., when the computer is no longer idle?

Answer 1

There is no trigger on idle end, but there is one for idle start. Here is an idea how to use it for solving the problem :

• Create a scheduled dummy task for which :

  • Start condition is On idle
  • Stop condition is if the computer ceases to be idle

• Create another task that waits for the dummy task to start, and triggers the wanted action when it stops.

Use whatever tools fit the job, such as perhaps AutoHotkey.