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Task Scheduler is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at predefined times or after specified time intervals.

The Task Scheduler service works by managing tasks. A task refers to the action(s) taken in response to trigger(s). A task is defined by associating a set of actions, which can include launching an application or taking some custom-defined action, to a set of triggers, which can either be time-based or event-based.

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How to prevent Windows 10 waking from sleep when traveling in bag?

I am not turning laptop off, but rather putting into hibernation, as it starts much faster and I can continue working without starting all apps again. It was working long time from Windows XP to Windows 8.1. However now (after upgrade to Windows…
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How can I run a scheduled task as SYSTEM

I can't add SYSTEM account in task scheduler. When I try to add it becomes MYDOMAIN\SYSTEM and I get invalid user error. Can I use SYSTEM account to run a scheduled task?
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Starting scheduled task by detecting connection of USB device

I know it has been discussed that it is not possible to start an application from an usb drive upon connection due to limitations of autorun (or autoplay??) in Win 7. But it is possible to create a scheduled task having an event type trigger. Surely…
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Automatically close program at a scheduled time each day

Is there a way to automagically determine if a program is running and close it at scheduled time, say 3 am every day? Maybe use task scheduler to close said application? if this is possible any direction would be appreciated. Vista or Win7
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Should a scheduled task remain in the "Running" state?

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…
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In Task Scheduler what is the difference between "at logon" and "at startup"?

They both sound synonymous. Do programs "at startup" run before the programs "at logon"? Or do they still run if you don't logon?
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Will Windows Scheduled Tasks execute if the computer was off at the scheduled time?

If I schedule a task using windows task scheduler for, say, 2 minutes from now, and for some reason the computer is shut down 1 minute from now, and turned on 3 minutes from now, will the task that was scheduled still run? If not, what can I do to…
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Can't modify task "Reboot" in win10 home

I have windows 10 home, and I'm logged in as my user, which has administrator privilege. I go in the "Task Scheduler", under "Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > UpdateOrchestrator", there's a task named "Reboot". I right-click for the…
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What is the difference between "stop the task if it runs longer than" inside Trigger and under Settings tab?

When I schedule a task in Windows Task Scheduler, I can set "stop the task if it runs longer than" inside task trigger or inside Settings tab. If I set it inside the trigger it does not automatically populate into Settings, so I think it's…
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How to import a scheduled task automatically from an XML file?

I have created a scheduled task in Windows 7. The task is running perfectly well on my computer. I have also exported the task to an XML file and want to create the same task on another computer automatically. How can I import the XML file…
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Windows 7 Task Scheduler is giving me an error saying "The specified account name is not valid"?

I am running Windows 7 on a Dell Precision workstation. I started having this issue right after changing my PC name. I get the error message when in the Task Scheduler Library folder and right-click a task to Disable it. Also, when I click Create…
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How do I prevent the Windows 10 "Maintenance Activator" from waking my PC randomly (even after disabling wake timers)?

Windows 10 wakes randomly after putting it to sleep. I have tried all proposed solutions from this old question: I have added a disable flag for the automatic maintenance in the registry, disabled the Media Center update scheduled task, disabled…
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Creating Task With a Batch File - run task as soon as possible if missed

When creating a task with a batch file or command line, how do I specify the following option? Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed I know that this option exists via the GUI, but I need to specify it via command line.
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How to schedule a Windows task on wake?

I created a task in Task Scheduler to run at system startup, and it works great. However, I want to change it to run every time Windows wakes from sleep and I cannot figure it out. The relevant options available to me are at startup (currently), at…
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Run a scheduled task after a Windows service is started

I want to run a scheduled task every time after a given service is started. I have looked for a way to set a trigger on a service start, so that the service in question may be started automatically at system start or manual restarted on run…
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