Re: UPS shutdown program?

In article <MPG.1d5ec58467f264f0989aff@news-
server.columbus.rr.com>, void@xxxxxxxxxxx says...
> In article <MPG.1d5ec1f343b6c425989695@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> nospam@xxxxxxxxxx says...
> > Win XP Pro, SP2
> >
> > I recently purchased a UPS which has very good specs and seems to
> > handle small brownouts quite well. However, the software that
> > came with it is bloated, laden with java applets, and I can't get
> > it to work. I will call the company if necessary but I'd rather
> > use some other software.
> >
> > I see that Windows has a method for handling a UPS built into the
> > power options in control panel. However, it is necessary to run a
> > program ("when the alarm occurs run this program"), so that the
> > computer will be shut down in an orderly fashion.
> >
> > Is there a program in Windows that I could use? Is there a batch
> > file I could create/use?
> >
> > How does one handle this?
>
> Is there a reason you don't tell us the specific model/vendors product
> that you purchased? Asking a question about can/how without telling us
> the specifics is like telling the doctor that you need a cure without
> telling him what the problem is.
>
>
Sorry -
Opti-UPS 1500C from Newegg. It's on com2 - doesn't have a usb
connection option. Windows controlpanel/power/ups does recognize
its existence as a "generic" UPS.

Louise
.

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