What is the Windows version of cron? [closed]

Solution 1:

For the original question, asking about Windows XP (and Windows 7): Windows Task Scheduler

For command-line usage, you can schedule with the AT command.

For newer Microsoft OS versions, Windows Server 2012 / Windows 8, look at the schtasks command line utility.
If using PowerShell, the Scheduled Tasks Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell are made for scripting.

Solution 2:

The Windows "AT" command is very similar to cron. It is available through the command line.

Solution 3:

Use the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule tasks over time and dates.

Solution 4:

The 'at' command.

"The AT command schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at a specified time and date. The Schedule service must be running to use the AT command."