To start and stop the Windows-based Cron
service
Using
the Windows interface
- Do one of the following:
- In Windows NT, click Start, point to
Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Services.
- In Windows 2000, click Start, point to
Settings, click Control Panel, double-click
Administrative Tools, and then double-click
Services.
- In Windows XP, click Start, point to Control
Panel, point to Administrative Tools, and then click
Services.
- In the list of services, right-click Windows Cron
Service.
- Click Start or Stop.
Using
a command line
- At a command prompt:
To start cron, type:
cron –start
To stop cron, type:
cron –stop
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