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Drakeka
Copper Contributor
Feb 27, 2026

Windows 10 auto-start + play a playlist

I read that it was possible under W10 to start and turn off your computer automatically (with programming in the settings).  
 
That's what I want to do but in + that there is a start in the wake of an audio player with a playlist (also automatically - without intervention). For now I'm running Windows 10 and it seems impossible.  
 
Start in the morning - 1 hour of audio playback - turn off and resume the same process in the evening for example start, playlist off.  
 
Does this seem possible to you?

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  • Jaxx-x's avatar
    Jaxx-x
    Copper Contributor

    Task Scheduler for automation and Windows Media Player for playback. Think of Task Scheduler as your personal robot assistant—you tell it exactly what to do and when, and it handles the rest without you lifting a finger.

  • Mauricioftr's avatar
    Mauricioftr
    Copper Contributor

    Yes, on Windows 10, it is possible to automate certain tasks like starting and shutting down your computer at specific times through built-in features such as Task Scheduler and power management settings. However, automatically waking your PC to play audio from a playlist and then turning off afterward requires a combination of these features and some additional configuration.