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I'm new to using the task scheduler and I'm using it to run a batch file provided online when the computer boots. I r-clicked it and told it to run. It did and all is fine, but the Status of the task is still "Running." I just want to make sure that's okay. Or since it's already done its job, should it end in some way?

The batch file mounts a network drive such that it can be used at the system level.

net use x: \\tplinklogin.net\volume2 /persistent:yes
fixer1234
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The Task Scheduler window doesn't automatically refresh, which could lead you to believe it's still running. Clicking the Refresh link on the right side panel (or F5) should hopefully show it change.

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Graham Wager
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I had the same problem - the task worked but the status kept showing Running. One simple thing to try is click on the Task Scheduler Library in the left column. Click Action/Refresh. Presto. Status changed to Ready. That's all it was for me, the task ran fine, just the status didn't update. Hope this helps.

Trevor7788
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If you really want to make sure it's not still "Running." then using this reference for Win+R > CMD https://ss64.com/nt/schtasks.html add to your:

Task Scheduler > TASKNAME > Properties > Actions > Start a program > script >

SCHTASKS /End /TN "TASKNAME"

OR

Task Scheduler > TASKNAME > Properties > Actions > Start a program > script > "B:\Code\stoptask.bat"

copy below script to Win+R notepad and File > Save as... stoptask.bat

REM .bat Windows / DOS CMS batch script
@echo off
REM more commands can go here
REM end Scheduled Task once run
SCHTASKS /End /TN "TASKNAME"

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