how to execute a batch when computer is on IDLE

network adapter is crappy and would constantly require reset but I dont wish it to reset when im using it and when its working. only when its not functioning propoerly and im using it, I can do it manually.

however any othertime I wish to reset it automatically when im not around.

I found this link how to make a .bat file "activate" when the PC sleeps - Stack Overflow

If I were to go the similar method, is there a kernel ID for "idle"? that link specifically talks about when computer is at sleep but I dont put my computer to sleep, its turned off. also say if theres a way to do it either via above kernel ID or another method, what constitutes idle? sometimes window background task would be running and that wouldnt be idle?

though I have my screen shut off after 3-5 minutes of inactivity so if theres a kernel ID that reads the screenshut off it would work as well.

spunk said:

When your computer is Idle, it means it is not in use. The computer will be on and the screen may be on or the screen may be in sleep mode, you are just not using it.
You cannot run any batch command or reset your network adapter while the computer is turned off.; The computer has to be powered on to run any command or task.

How do you Reset you Network Adapter? Have you tried downloading the latest driver from your computer or motherboard manufacturer?

I am not asking to reset adapter when my computer is turned off nor was it ever mentioned once, how do you get that from my original post lol

I am asking how to reset adapter via task scheduler of some kind (batch/cmd w/e it is) when computer is on idle. idle does not equate to shut off.

Try3 said:

Just to avoid misunderstandings, exactly what do you do manually?

In what circumstances does it go wrong?

Denis

it disconnect from internet and either I have to unplug/replug USB wifi adapter, or using batch to turn off/on again then it'll be fine again. Also I find that having it on too long causes bluescreen which something I gave up on troubleshooting as I tried LAN, 5 different WLAN adapters/pcie card alike, and like 4-5 drivers per adapters (25-30 different drivers).

so now I just reset them manually, but I dont wish it auto reset while working but still wish for auto reset ONLY when computer is idle (ie. during sleep, or doing other things on another work computer).

Try3 said:

Idle is not sleep.
Idle is a condition that happens while the computer is running.
You can check what power-sleep states you have available by running this command.

Code:

PowerCfg -a

I used to have problems with WiFi adapters sometimes not being able to detect networks after resuming from S3 Sleep or from hibernation.
When one misbehaved, I used to run a script to disable the WiFi card and then immediately enable it again. Perhaps that's what you meant by, "turn off/on again".

I am very surprised that your bluescreens are caused by your network adapters.

All the best,
Denis

so.. here are the states



many of them says is not supported by the firmware.. lol what the heck. so what is my idle state then?

theres standby connected and standby S3, whats the difference and it seems only standby S3 is the only option available?