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Scheduler Software Comparison
Feature	Description	TechScheduler	WinEvent	Metz Scheduler	Microsoft SysAgent for Windows 95	Arcana Scheduler	Cypress Technologies LaunchPad
Runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT	Allows common scheduler for both 32 bit OSs	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
NT Service	Scheduler can run as an NT Service so that user does not need to be logged on.	YES	NO	YES	YES	YES	NO
Messages	Displays on-screen a custom message for Appointments, To-Do's, etc.	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
Logging	Allows capability of viewing schedule performance.	YES	NO	NO	YES	YES	YES
Debugging	Built in debugging capability giving detailed event occurances	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Conditions	Provides the capability of enabling/disabling events i.e. If file exists, etc.	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	YES
DDE Support	Launch applications and send DDE commands to perform a wide variety of functions.	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	YES
Send Keys	Allows the ability to operate applications that require user input.	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	YES
DOS Command Support	Copy, delete, move, etc. Allow any DOS command to be performed.	YES	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	YES
Reboot Computer	Provide occasional reboot of hardware for clearing memory etc.	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES
Restart Windows	Provide occasional restart of Windows for cleaning temporary directories etc.	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES
Start-up Delay	Allow the user the ability to edit a schedule waiting to launch events.	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	YES
Multiple Schedules	Run different schedules on different machines on a network.	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	YES
Event Toggle	Keep events in the schedule but do not launch the event.	YES	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES
Remote Capabilities	Administer the scheduler remotely	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES	NO
16 & 32 Bit Versions	Allows for flexibility and provides optimum performance.	NO	N/A	N/A	NO	NO	YES
Notification	Automatically notify by MAPI or SMTP email of job success or failure	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Automatic Retry for Failed Jobs	Specify number and frequency to retry a job that failed	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES	NO
Scheduler Job Types	Allows different scheduling capabilities within the program	- Launch Programs and Tasks - Auto EMail - Auto FTP xfer - Sytem Activities - Auto RAS dialup - Keystroke Emulator - System WatchDog - Reminder Notes - Network Activities - File Copy\Delete..	- Launch Programs and Tasks - Schedule System Activities	- Launch Programs and Tasks - Schedule System Activities	- Launch Programs and Tasks	- Launch Programs and Tasks	- Launch Programs and Tasks - Schedule System Activities
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price		$19.95 Single Site License. $29.95 license with NT Service	$29 Single Site License Available	$29 Single Site License Available	$49 Single Available only with Plus! Pack	$40 Single Site License Available	$29 Single Site License Available