Video · A video tutorial that demonstrates how to set up an automated Task that monitors a specific Windows service, and automatically restarts it when the service stops or crashes. Optionally, the Task can be enhanced to send email alerts and play alarm sounds.
It is also possible to monitor Kernel and filesystem drivers. Moreover, Automation Workshop supports application and background process monitoring using the Process & App Monitor Trigger. You can easily restart the crashed app using the Start App Action, or to prevent a program from starting, you can use the Terminate App Action.
The intuitive interface with Task creation and configuration Wizards will lead you through the Task design process without requiring scripting skills or preliminary training. It is easy to automate anything and anywhere with this no-code automation platform.
Tools used…
- Service Monitor · Overview
- Start & Stop Service · Overview
- Task Scheduler · Overview
- Send Email · Overview
- Play System Sound · Overview
Highlights
- Windows automation benefits · a quick automation overview.
- Actions · automate anything with state-of-the-art GUI. No code. All visual!
- Awesome facts · learn amazing tips & tricks about automation.
Universally available
Advanced job scheduler—Automation Workshop works flawlessly on all modern 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows versions: Windows 10 · Windows 11 · Server 2016 · Server 2019 · Server 2022.
Older Windows versions (such as Windows 8 and Server 2008) are not "officially" supported but should still work remarkably well. The underlying architecture of Windows is evolving and our apps are crafted to be backward and forward compatible.