WakeupOnStandBy 1.7.12

Have you ever wondered if it´s possible to wake up your system from a Stand-by mode programmatically? The answer is yes, it´s possible. This simple utility will show you how. Once activated it resides in the system and wakes it up at predefined time, runs a file and if necessary sends system back into Stand-by mode. It could be also run from the Windows command line and be minimized to a system tray to save space on the screen. We can also supply it with a source code which will let you modify this concept for your own needs.

Special features:

* Can restore almost every Windows operating system from a Stand-by mode that has Advanced Power Management (APM) enabled (Check Control Panel -> Power Options), and a hardware timer support;
* Can run a file at a predetermined time after a wake-up from Stand-by, or simply during normal operation;
* Can send system back to Stand-by mode after a certain time interval (provided your hardware supports it);
* Can detect if Stand-by mode is supported by your system;
* Has free source code file download that enables you to modify this concept according to your needs;
* New C++/MFC programmers can learn how to create Windows XP compatible dialog-based MFC applications, how to operate dialog window controls, how to run events on timer and Windows threads and synchronization model, how to subclass dialog controls for your specific needs (and to create HTML link in your dialog box in particular), how to enable your application to run from a system tray (area next to Windows system clock in the lower right corner), and much more.

What’s New in version 1.7.12:

[This version is revertible]

* In case you want to revert back to previous version of the software, you can replace the current wosb.exe file with the older one (make sure to save it beforehand).
* IT IS NOT ADVISABLE to run this version along with previous versions of the software.

Release Notes:

* Added “If it is an executable program, do not run if it is already running” option to the General page in Settings (Refer to online manual for detailed explanation);
* Added “Enable Windows auto-logon if WakeupOnStandBy is in Repetitive Mode” option to the General page in Settings (Refer to online manual for detailed explanation);
* Added support for preceding program’s path with asterisk (*) in the main window of WOSB to make sure only one instance is run (Refer to online manual for detailed explanation);
* Added support for preceding program’s path with asterisk (*) in the ‘file’ and ‘awfile’ command line parameters to make sure only one instance is run (Refer to online manual for detailed explanation);
* Made “Command Line Help” window to resize automatically to fit the screen;
* Attempted to adjust the function canceling the screen saver and waking up screen after reports of WOSB locking up in some circumstances. Test results regarding this issue are inconclusive;
* Increased the number of elements stored in the drop-down lists for the file/program/web page URLs from 8 to 12, set by default when WOSB is run for the first time. (To adjust already set value read item(9));
* Added support to change the maximum number of elements stored in the drop-down lists for the file/program/web page URLs. The value can be any integer from 1 to 63. To change modify the following Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarefrom Dennis BabkinWake-Up On Stand-bySettingsMRU_NumEntries
* Redesigned the Repetitive Mode internal mechanism in light of the changes in the item(2);
* Removed “visual flicker” when the software was activated from a command line with the ‘/systray’ parameter, which required it to start from the system tray;
* Fixed the glitch when user settings were not saved if the system was shut-down, rebooted or if user logged off right after the Settings window options were changed and WOSB was not closed manually thereafter;
* Fixed the glitch when incorrect version of the software may be reported to our support web site from the About window links;
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