Run as background process

[KuriakTomJacob]

I want to write a program that automatically collects data from Hand Punch Reader

[KuriakTomJacob]

How can I run a program in VB without calling the program? If system time is so and so, I want to execute the program internally.

[Killer42]

That would depend on what version of Windows you're running, I suppose. Windows XP has a task scheduler which you can tell to run a program at a set time(s).

Otherwise, perhaps you could simply put the program (or rather a shortcut to it) in the Startup group so it runs automatically each time a user logs on. The program can then sit there keeping an eye on the time until it's time to do something.

I believe you can also set up your program to run as a Windows Service, started automatically when Windows boots. Don't know much about it, though.

[Ali Rizwan]

I want to write a program that automatically collects data from Hand Punch Reader

as your question i understand you want to use your app as a service. Start your app at startup of your windows. Set its visibility false or can make a tray icon for it.

I think it helps you.

Regards
>> ALI <<