Windows 7 Task Scheduler doesn't list my custom task(s)

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I created a custom task from another application (Peachtree), but it never showed up in the Active Tasks list. So, I created it manually from within the Task Scheduler, but the task still hasn't appeared.

I'm afraid I now have two tasks that do the same thing, but I can't change them in any way. What can I do?

score 142 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 28 '12 at 20:53

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In the Task Scheduler if the line "Task Scheduler (Local)" is selected, you won't see your custom tasks. Select "Task Scheduler Library" (not the plus sign, the words themselves) and you will see your custom tasks.

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edited Feb 28 '12 at 20:53

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score 20 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 31 '11 at 19:40

Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Task Scheduler

I had the same problem, and my custom tasks only showed up if I navigated to Task Scheduler via the method above. If I did Start > Right-click on Computer > Manage > Task Scheduler then they would not show up.

I hope this helped.

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 31 '14 at 18:48

Your task should sit on a folder which you had clicked on the folder under Task Scheduler Library before you click on Create Task... to create your task. Sometime you didn't know which folder you clicked before you created your task, then you have to go through all folders to find the task.

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