Computer Startup Log Program

Junior89 · 01-11-2005, 04:14 PM

Hi guys i want to write a program that runs when the computer is turned on and records what time the computer was turned on into a txt file. I know how to do the file input/output stuff but i need to know:

1) how to get the date & time with <time.h>
2) how to get the program to run when the computer starts

Thanks alot guys!

bithub · 01-11-2005, 04:21 PM

1) http://www.experts-exchange.com/Prog..._20409560.html

2) Depends on what OS you are using.

Hunter2 · 01-11-2005, 04:28 PM

2) Assuming you're on Windows XP, one solution is to create a shortcut to your program under Start Menu->Programs->Startup. That works on Windows Classic view, not sure if the folder is the same in the default style. Alternately, you can add a registry value to:

Quote:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run

Name the value anything you want, and set the value data to the path of your program.

Junior89 · 01-11-2005, 04:43 PM

Im using Windows Me, and remember im a novice so the easiest way would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hunter2 · 01-11-2005, 04:51 PM

Then, the shortcut should work I believe. I'm not sure exactly where the start menu folder is located, but I think you can right-click on the start menu and there will be an option called 'explore'. Then you can browse to Programs\Startup, and create the shortcut there. Otherwise, just do a search on your computer for 'startup' and find the one that has a path involving 'start menu'.

Otherwise, I'm pretty sure the registry option will work as well.. but if you're not comfortable mucking around with that, then just go with the shortcut.

Junior89 · 01-11-2005, 04:57 PM

Thanks Hunter2 that's one problem solved but now the question of time/date still remains...

Sang-drax · 01-11-2005, 05:25 PM

If you don't want to write your own program, one solution is a command like this:

Code:

time < nul >> time.txt

This will append the current time to the file time.txt.

Put this single line in a .bat file and put it in the startup folder.

Codeplug · 01-11-2005, 08:42 PM

>> ... and put it in the startup folder.
Or in C:\Autoexec.bat

gg

Hunter2 · 01-11-2005, 11:00 PM

>>gg
Codeplug wins.

01-11-2005, 04:14 PM	#1
Junior89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 434	Computer Startup Log Program Hi guys i want to write a program that runs when the computer is turned on and records what time the computer was turned on into a txt file. I know how to do the file input/output stuff but i need to know: 1) how to get the date & time with <time.h> 2) how to get the program to run when the computer starts Thanks alot guys!
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01-11-2005, 04:21 PM	#2
bithub Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,845	1) http://www.experts-exchange.com/Prog..._20409560.html 2) Depends on what OS you are using.
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Junior89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 434	Im using Windows Me, and remember im a novice so the easiest way would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hunter2 Carnivore ('-'v) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,865	Then, the shortcut should work I believe. I'm not sure exactly where the start menu folder is located, but I think you can right-click on the start menu and there will be an option called 'explore'. Then you can browse to Programs\Startup, and create the shortcut there. Otherwise, just do a search on your computer for 'startup' and find the one that has a path involving 'start menu'. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure the registry option will work as well.. but if you're not comfortable mucking around with that, then just go with the shortcut. __________________ Just Google It. √ (\ /) ( . .) c(")(") This is bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your signature to help him gain world domination.
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Junior89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 434	Thanks Hunter2 that's one problem solved but now the question of time/date still remains...
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Sang-drax and the hat of marbles Join Date: May 2002 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 2,038	If you don't want to write your own program, one solution is a command like this: Code: time < nul >> time.txt This will append the current time to the file time.txt. Put this single line in a .bat file and put it in the startup folder. __________________ Last edited by Sang-drax : Tomorrow at 02:21 AM. Reason: Time travelling
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Codeplug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,844	>> ... and put it in the startup folder. Or in C:\Autoexec.bat gg
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