What is cron? How can I use this? [closed]

Answer 1

1)To create the batch file

Open Notepad. Paste the line
"C:\xampp\php\php.exe" "C:\xampp\htdocs\test\mail.php"
Click "File" -> "Save As"
Ensure "Save as type:" is set to "All Files"
Save the file as "cron.bat" to your C drive

/Note:test is a Folder name/

2)To schedule the batch file to run

Open Command Prompt
Paste the following SchTasks /Create /SC DAILY /TN “My Task” /TR “C:cron.bat” /ST 09:00
Press Enter This will make the script run 9 AM ever day.

Note:Try this link for more info http://www.howtogeek.com/51236/how-to-create-modify-and-delete-scheduled-tasks-from-the-command-line/

3)mail.php

         \n";
          mail($to,$subject,$message,$headers);
          echo "Mail Sent.";
          ?>