Here's our Windows 95/98 Tip for.. October 6, 1999
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In an earlier tip, we introduced you to the Task Scheduler, a utility that runs the programs you want, according a schedule you define. To open this utility, double-click the Task Scheduler icon in the tray of your Taskbar. (If you don't see an icon there, select Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scheduled Tasks. Then select Advanced, Start Using Scheduled Tasks to activate this utility and place its icon on your Taskbar.)

It's not always obvious whether a certain task, such as defragmenting your hard drive, has been completed or not. Fortunately, the Task Scheduler provides a log so you can see what it's been up to lately. To view it, open the Scheduled Tasks window and select Advanced, View Log.

If you wish to be notified whenever Scheduled Tasks is unable to complete a task, select Advanced, Notify Me of Missed Tasks