Execute C# application for windows scheduler

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I have built a small application that reads text files and writes a new one. What I need to do now is schedule the application with windows scheduler and run it automatically at a certain time. Where do I start so application can run by itself? I have also read that I need arguments? It is a WinForm application so I have one button that needs to be clicked for the whole process to run.

What I have tried:

static void Main()
        {
            Application.EnableVisualStyles();
            Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);
            Application.Run(new DataReader());
        }

As far as I know this is where you list all the arguments to get the application going.

Posted 7-Feb-17 12:16pm

SmartDeveloping

Updated 7-Feb-17 13:17pm

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[no name] 7-Feb-17 18:51pm

Why a Winform application when the task scheduler can't click the button to make your process run?

SmartDeveloping 8-Feb-17 10:19am

because task scheduler can run the process for you overnight without you clicking on it.

[no name] 8-Feb-17 12:09pm

And so what does that have anything to do with it? It can't push a button on your form so why on earth did you pick a Winform project to use?

SmartDeveloping 8-Feb-17 12:13pm

Winform can still display the progress of what your application is doing. You can list the arguments of your button and create a auto switch which works with Windows Scheduler.

SmartDeveloping 8-Feb-17 12:19pm

You should read the articles posted below. It will help you understand.

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CHill60 · Answer 1 · 2017-02-07T13:17:00

Change it to be a console application run by the scheduler (no button - just do it) or set it up as a windows service.
You can use command line arguments or configuration files, etc. Give something a try and let us know if you have a specific problem

[EDIT] - Some articles you may find useful:
C#/.NET Command Line Arguments Parser[^]
Powerful and simple command line parsing in C#[^]
(There are several others - search for Command Line Parse in the search box at the top of this page)
Also:
Creating a Basic Windows Service in C#[^]
Simple Windows Service Sample[^]
Again - there are lots more articles here on Code Project on the subject