Can Windows 7 Task scheduler start a playlist in Windows Media Player 11?

Question

I want to run a short list of wmv 's at certain times during each day for a week

Have you tried it (as in launching the playlist via Task Scheduler)? — Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007, Sep 25, 2012 at 15:51
No. Question arises from a project now in planning stages. Don't have hardware and software in place to try it. — Bob, Sep 26, 2012 at 13:40

PatKilg · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-25 16:07:31Z

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Yes!

Create a new "Basic task" in Task Scheduler.
Give it a name, time, etc in the wizard that pops up.
Tell it to start a program.
In "program/script" box type or browse to:
```
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
```
(will just be \Program Files\ on x86 system, but thats the path on x64)
In "Add Arguments" put /play /close "C:\Path\To\Playlist.wpl"

That will launch Media player, automatically play that playlist, then close media player when it's done!

answered Sep 25, 2012 at 16:07

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nice alarm clock!
– Moab
Sep 25, 2012 at 19:54
Moab: Could be used that way.
– Bob
Sep 26, 2012 at 13:46
...any way to specify fullscreen, for running video?
– A.M.
Aug 15, 2013 at 22:45

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