Create Client Profile Wizard - Schedules

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Computer off when scheduled optimization to occur

The Computer Off When Scheduled section gives two options on how PerfectDisk can function if the computer is turned off when a schedule was supposed to run. You can choose one of two options:

• Run missed tasks when computer restarts. Delay task start by X minutes - When selected, the scheduled defragmentation pass starts when the computer is restarted. The advantage is that the defragmentation pass always occurs and cannot be missed even if you turn off your computer at night. The drawback is that the defragmentation process can slow down the logon process on a computer where the disk speed is low. Raxco Software has determined that laptops are the most adversely affected machines by this option. They traditionally have slower hard drive speeds and take longer to boot up when a defragmentation pass is running. By default the delay start time is set to 15 minutes. You can increase or decrease the value in the box here.

• Re-schedule the missed task. One time tasks will not be rescheduled - When selected, PerfectDisk simply reschedules the defragmentation pass if the computer was turned off. The advantage is that you are not adversely affected by a defragmentation pass set to run when the computer restarts. The disadvantage is that the scheduled pass may never run if a you turn off your computer every night.

Computer hibernating or in standby when scheduled to run

The Computer hibernating or in standby when scheduled to run section offers two options on how PerfectDisk can function if the computer is hibernating or in standby mode when a schedule was supposed to run. You can choose one of two options:

• Wake computers to run a scheduled task - When selected, PerfectDisk's scheduler attempts to wake the computer when a schedule is set to run. If your hardware does not support waking, nothing happens. The schedule is either rescheduled or runs when the computer is started based on what you have selected.

• Do not wake computer to run a scheduled tasks - When selected, PerfectDisk does not attempt to wake the computer when the schedule is set to run. The schedule is either rescheduled or runs when the computer is started based on what you have selected.