Running a JAR File Using a Batch Script and Task Scheduler

Step 1: Create a Batch File to Run the JAR

Create a batch file (NASCopier.bat) with the following content:

@echo off
java -Xmx512m -Dfile.encoding=UTF-8 -jar C:\path\to\your\NASCopier.jar

Save this file in a convenient location.

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Step 2: Configure Task Scheduler

1. Open Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc).
2. Click on Create Basic Task.
3. Set a Name and Description for the task.
4. Click Next and set the Trigger:
   • Choose your preferred schedule (e.g., Daily, Hourly).
5. Click Next and set the Action:
   • Select Start a Program.
   • Browse and select the NASCopier.bat file.
6. Click Next, review the settings, and click Finish.

Your JAR file will now execute automatically at the specified interval.