[SOLVED] What is the Windows version of cron?

Issue

A Google search turned up software that performs the same functions as cron, but nothing built into Windows.

I'm running Windows XP Professional, but advice for any version of Windows would be potentially helpful to someone.

Is there also a way to invoke this feature (which based on answers is called the Task Scheduler) programatically or via the command line?

Solution

For newer Microsoft OS versions, Windows Server 2012 / Windows 8, look at the schtasks command line utility.
If using PowerShell, the Scheduled Tasks Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell are made for scripting.

For command-line usage before Windows 8, you can schedule with the AT command.

For the original question, asking about Windows XP (and Windows 7): Windows Task Scheduler

Answered By - Kris Kumler

Answer Checked By - Pedro (WPSolving Volunteer)