hello is there a way to reset a service automatically? like a batch file or a scheduled task? i know there is a program to reset IIS automatically called iisreset, but is there a way to reset any service?? thanks for any help Kevin

Hi Kevin Couldn't you just create a batch file using the net stop/net start commands and service name (in quotes)? e.g. net stop "print spooler" net start "print spooler" Works for me ;o)

thanks dannyboy- that was quite helpful. let me ask another question- do you know how to add a scheduled task through a batch file? thanks again Kevin

Sure, just go to Scheduled Tasks in Control Panel, Add Scheduled Task, then just go through the wizard. You have to point it to your batch file (I usually save them to the root of c:\ so I can find them easily) then just schedule it - you can schedule it as a one-off, or for specific days, etc. good luck