What is the Windows version of cron? [closed]

windows cron scheduling scheduled-tasks

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

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

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.

windows cron scheduling scheduled-tasks

The Windows "AT" command is very similar to cron. It is available through the command line.

windows cron scheduling scheduled-tasks

Use the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule tasks over time and dates.