EventManager is a tool that can automatically run other programs at pre-scheduled times. It is possible, for example, to run a program on a weekly basis at 10:00 in the morning. Such an occurrence is called an event. In addition to running programs on a regular basis, it is also possible to run a program on the basis of a semaphore file. This means that when a particular file exists (the so-called semaphore file), an event will be triggered. A third possibility is to trigger an event as a result of another event. This allows multiple events to be triggered in sequence. An event that is scheduled for a specific time, can be re-run every so many hours, days, weeks, or months.

Below are a few examples of possible applications for EventManager.

• If you have an email address, you currently have to manually dial your internet provider to pickup your email. You can use EventManager to automatically start up your Internet dailer and your email program. The email program can pick up your email, after which your dailer hangs up the modem. If you schedule this event early in the morning, for example, then all your new email will be ready to read when you get up in the morning!
• Microsoft encourages people to run Scandisk on a regular basis. Many people, however, often forget to do this, thereby taking unnecessary risks. With EventManager, you can automatically run Scandisk on a weekly or monthly basis. If you leave your computer on at night, this can be done in the middle of the night while you are sleeping.
• In the same line as the example above, EventManager can automatically run your backup program each day or every couple of days. Again, this can be done at night, so that it does not interfere with your regular activities.