With Z-Cron you can plan the execution of commands, programs or scripts, at particular times, so that recurring tasks on your PC are run automatically on schedule. Z-Cron is a central coordinating point for the scheduling or automation of software.
Publisher’s description
What is Z-Cron?
Z-Cron by Z-DBackup is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 39.3 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Z-Cron is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Z-Cron safe to download?
- The file is served by z-download.de; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
38D576CFD86EBCAA6951DDAAFE8C8E8A773A52520AF9A2DBC953C53D69C0A2ED· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4.0.4Latest | October 10, 2023 | 39.3 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Z-DBackup.Z-Cron -ezcron.zip /Silent /Languageid 1033Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Z-DBackup
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.4.0.4
- Released
- October 10, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- z-dbackup.de
- winget ID
- Z-DBackup.Z-Cron
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Frequently asked questions
Is Z-Cron free?
Yes. Z-Cron is free to use.
Is Z-Cron safe to download?
The download comes from z-download.de; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Z-Cron with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Z-Cron be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Z-Cron run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.