task scheduler engine not working
This message appears on every boot. Is there a way to identify the problem and cure it?...
Permissions Needed to Add a Task Using Task Scheduler 2.0
I am developing a component that uses the task Scheduler 2.0 COM API (via the managed wrapper available here: http://www...
2 task bars
hey i have dual 22inch screens setup, any way i can get a taskbar on the other monitor ?...
New appointment or task question
Is there a way to create a new appointment or task from an email? -- flipajig...
Running task as sysprep finishes
I'm pretty new to sysprep. I'm looking to run a task AS sysprep finishes, but before a user logs in. Basically I would...
Task Manager Error
My computer was recently infected with some form of spam virus. To attempt to get rid of this spam virus, I went to the...
How to use Task Scheduler?
I need to backup my email (Outlook and Thunderbird) and some financial files directory. How do I use task Scheduler (as ...
Task Scheduler - Doesn't run the tasks
HiI have my DB server running on a Windows 2008 Stand Edition 64 Bit box. I use a tool to do couple of backup tasks aut...
Vista Task Scheduler - Batch File
I have a batch file with an xcopy routine. This runs correctly when I execute it manually. I am trying to automate this...
Task image corrupt?? System restore
Sorry to write again, I's afraid my question may have been lost in the crowd.I turned system restore off to clean out o...
Cant click group similar task bar items in start menu random
I have this problem under Vista x64 sp1 with all the latest updates.. it happens radomly and only a reboot fixes the iss...
task manager not responding
Hi all, When I try to run task manager using ctrl-alt-del, it doesn't start it. Any ideas?? My computer is running WIn...
Task Bar Greys out?????
My Vista Premium task bar greys out when i show the Aero desktop (all windows minimised)I'm sure this never happened be...
Cannot switch between Users thru Windows Vista Task Manager
Hey guys, I recently discovered that I get an access denied error when I attempt to switch between different admin user...
Task Scheduler greyed out
Having noticed that some of the automated tasks I had scheduled were not running, I opened Services.msc and looked at Ta...
Task Manager wont close Mozilla
Can someone tell me how to get task manager to close MozillaFireFox? MozillaFF keeps locking up and task Manager will o...
task scheduler doesn't save task
I have webroot's spysweeper, installed on 3 pcs....and two run xp...scheduler is fine on those. but on my vista pc.......
Task Scheduler is NOT available.
Hello,I'm trying to back up my file, but in the process I was asked to start the task scheduler. when I do start the ta...
Task Scheduler and notebook Battery event ?
I would like to use task Scheduler in Vista to launch a script, IF the laptop changes from A/C power to Battery power. a...
Why doesn't all the memory show up in Task Mgr.
I have Vista Home Premium running on my HP DV6000 Laptop. The total memory I have is 4GB as shown by the System propert...
task sceduler task can't be started
i had some importing problems with the task scheduler but got that all straightened out. i now get this in the event vie...
task bar response
When I have multiple screens open and I try to change screens (e.g., I have windows mail, Excel spreadsheet, and the int...
Scheduled task (run .bat file) fails every time with 0x80070
I have a .bat file on a local hard drive that I'd like to run every night. I set up a scheduled task to do it. It work...
Sending Mail via Task Scheduler
Hi All,I've set up a task scheduler via the scheduler wizard to send an email at a specific time every day. The last pa...
AnVir Task Manager
Have a look at *AnVir task Manager*. It manages startup programs and active processes, removes spyware. It shows full in...
Fixing Task Scheduler 'System: Scheduled Checkpoints'
What is the difference between a 'Manual: Restore Point' and a 'System: Scheduled Checkpoint' if any?Because I just had ...
Task Scheduler Wont run program because Vista won't idle
I want to automatically log off user after idle for 10 minutes. The problem appears to be that Vista won't go into an ...
35 Explorer.exe Processes in Task Manager
I have been having huge file management problems with continued lockups once opened to the point that I cannot move or ...
task scheduler confusion
I was having problems with getting a program to prepare my backup external drive to be safely turned off (eSata - hot s...
How to disable center wheel task switch?
I've got a Logitech Wave KB and mouse. Each time I press the center wheel the task Switcher pops up, regardless of if it...
Desktop link to planned task
Hi,does someone know how I can create a desktop link to a planned task for manual start of this task?Thank you in advan...
Quick launch task bar size and order changing on restart
When I start my computer my Quick Launch bar shrinks in size to the point where none of my Quick Launch application ico...
Vista Task scheduler - tasks do not start
When I create a new task in TS, it does not start - regardless if trying to start a program or simply pop up a message....
Windows Task Pane - "Other Places"
How can I customize the list of "Other Places" that appears in each of my Explorer Windows?Typically I have &...
Task Bar
The area down near the start button(task bar?)it says AOL 9.1 in a box,is it possible to have the other windows I open ...
Task Scheduler calculates run duration time incorrectly
Jul-19 2008 using task Scheduler I changed a user started task to start at system startup from a user login startup.As ...
task manager - only shows services
Something annoying is happening with my task manager.When I open it, a window appears that has no frame and no 'close' b...
Task Scheduler Returned Error 0x2 While Running Batch File
I need to run a batch script to download files via ftp.The script works fine on XP pro, deleting specified files from a ...
Task Bar Pop-Up Lock-Up
I, like most people, occasionally get pop-up messages from my task bar, which I like because they are helpful in keepin...
Task Mgr Messages?
I got a call from my fiancee today. She is running Vista and keeps receiving the following messages:1) ApMsgSwd.exe - I ...
How to end a Scheduled Task
I've got a Scheduled task that simply opens up a browser window. The browser Home Page points to a php script sitting ...
Task Scheduler
Tried to use the task scheduler and received this messeag: MMC could not create the snap-in. The snap-in might not have...
Task Scheduler stop on idle
Can anyone tell me now to set a task to stop when computer goes to idle?I know that it can be set to start the task in i...
Weird Task Manager Error
*when did the problem start?*a few months ago.what was the last thing you did before the problem started?my computer fro...
Deleting Windows Defender from Task Scheduler
::Window Defender task Scheduler:: ::In task Scheduler I am attempting to delete the Windows Defender folder and its con...
making the icons in the task bar larger
I just installed Vista and I was wondering how to make the icons in the task bar larger. Thanks for any help....
Vista Task Manager
My task Manager does not display the tabs at the top of the window, i.e., Applications, Processors, Services, Performan...
Task Scheduler message display
I can get task Scheduler to display message. However, if I am actually USING the pc then the message gets shunted to th...
System Restore, Task Manager and other applications won't wo
I am using Vista Ultimate x64 Build 6001 SP1. Intel® Core(TM)2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz 2.66 GHz Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB The beha...
Task Scheduler - Can v1.0 API be used to update triggers?
I have an application that uses task Scheduler that needs to work on XP and Vista. The application is using the task Sc...
Task Is Not Running on Idle
Hi, Looking for help please. I've just got a brand new laptop with Vista. New antivirus software was also purchased and ...
Is Task Scheduler really necessary?
It seems like it's impossible to disable the task Scheduler service in Windows Vista. It keeps launching tasks without ...
Schedule a task with Vista task Scheduler wakes up computer
Hi all. In Windows XP when i create a new task with the task scheduler and i check for that task the option to wake up ...
Task Scheduler stopped working altogether?
I've been using task scheduler ever since i had Vista - apart from some peculiarities (have to reset the task if i rese...
Shortcut to scheduled task wont work
I'm trying to get a program to 'run as administrator' via a scheduled task and a shorcut on my desktop.I've created the ...
Cannot open Task Manager
Hello all,When I try to open task manager, instead of it opening only the task bar icon appears. When I click on it I do...
Can't Delete a Task in Task Scheduler
I'm unable to delete a task in the task Scheduler (which I ran as administrator). There is no option in the Actions pa...
Task Manager question
What is the diff. between, Application and Processes ? Why are there more then one, program name.exe shown in "proc...
Wake Computer to Run Task Turns Off
::Wake Computer to Run task-:: ::I use Vista Home Premium.:: ::When I use task Scheduler to run Windows Defender or McAf...
Task Scheduler: Create task to open webpage?
Vista Ultimate, SP1Is it possible to create a recurring daily task to open up a particular website on a given schedule?...
Can't turn on Task Scheduler?
In attempting to burn a disc to back up files, I am told task scheduler is not running. Searching through help, I am gi...
Task bar mystery
The task bar on my laptop is now on the left side of the screen after my son fiddled with it! How can I change it back ...
Task in Windows live mail/calendar
Hi,I've recently installed Windows live mail and uses the application offline. But where is the task list??? I can find...
task manager problem
Hi fellow Vista owners. I have a problem that I haven't found an answer to yet, perhaps one of you can help. My vista ta...
Missing desktop, taskbar, task manager, start menu
So basically, a few weeks after i got Vista i tried to install Stellarium (freeware astronomy program), which crashed m...
star on task bar stops everything
windows stops working when grey star appears in my task bar only can run in safe mode . plz help have windows vista hom...
No Task Manager & No Registry Editor! HELP!
Hi, I have seen all the posts and solution for enabling the task manager. But i still can't access my Registry editor. S...
Task Scheduler Question-Wake Up Computer
task Scheduler QuestionWhen creating a task in task Scheduler, a look-in window asks you to submit a program/script not...
Strange Vista task errors- Help!
I'm just going to come out straight and ask for help, as this has completely stumped me:I'm not sure exactly when this h...
Can't send e-mail from Task Scheduler - any idea why?
Hello,I have just discovered task scheduler (TS), and would really like to use it to send e-mails. I tried setting up a...
Task Manager for Windows Home and Student - vista OS
Hello, My task Manager lately has taken on an entirely new look and feel - and I don't like it at all - there is no way...
Task Bar Stuck
Windows Vista. The task bar is stuck on the right side of the display. It is NOT locked. I cannot drag and drop it t...
task bar items
Is there a setting which will force Vista to always stack similar task bar objects? For instance, when I am opening dif...
Task Manager corrupt
Cannot use task manager. No tabs or other items. Only says task ie: Vista forum - Mozilla.. RunningNo header or butto...
viewing the progress of a task initiated via Task Scheduler
I set up task Scheduler to, once a month, run robocopy to sync two drives. To do this, I created a *.cmd file and had i...
Registration key on task bar
*Vista 64bit OM, since last microsoft upgrade the registration key shows up in task bar when booting. It doesn't stay lo...
Total Physical Memory on Task Manager shows wrong value?
This is with Vista SP1 installed. I added 2GB RAM making the total installed RAM size to be 4GB. My problem is that alt...
Task scheduler - redundant settings "Enabled" and "Stop task
In the task scheduler I have been tripped up in the past by a very confusing redundancy in the settings. What is the e...
Task Manager window only CPU
Vista Ultimate SP2When I launch Windows task Manager, only a CPU meter opens. When I right click icon in task bar, I on...
Task Scheduler and Send Email
I cannot get the task scheduler to send an email. I have used my outgoing pop3 and smtp server names but in neither ca...
Task Scheduler Forgets password
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP1.I have a daily backup task. It works after it has been set up, but then fails the nex...
Windows Calendar: no task recurrence?
Is it true or are my eyes kidding me? Isn't there a way of creating recurrent tasks in Windows Calendar?Rosivaldo....
Help: Using Sync Toy 2 and Task Scheduler to make backups
Hoping that someone can offer some advice on this.I have set up two "echo" sync pairs in Sync toy, one called:...
Enlarged Icons and Task Bar, Status Bar etc
HI If you can help that would be great! Started up the computer this morning and everything is enlarged - have tried to ...
Killing Windows Explorer with task manager ?
Ok, so has Microsoft change something "by design" here ? I mean, for as long as I can remember I've been able...
cant find task manager
Im the admin on this pc... when I press ALT+CTRL+DEL it says task manager cant be found... it stops responding. I tried...
Running VBscript with task scheduler on server 2008
I have a having an issue getting my live backup of virtual machine vb script to run automatically with task scheduler. ...
Task Launcher
Whenever I attempt to start the task Launcher I get a message that reads.Window has stopped working. any suggestions? -...
Task Manager not able to close programs
Hi there, I have had some problems with task Manager not being able to close programs properly, especially Firefox and ...
'Latency' In Desktop Apps, Task Bar Hiding, and IE8 Favorite
My original thread posted to IE's newsgroup..."Don Varnau" <don_04[at]varnau[dot]org> wrote in message ...
Vista Task Scheduler uses which computer clock?
Vista Business installedCreate System Restore Points is set to the default ie. 12:00AM daily and On system startup. The ...
Scheduled task when switching to battery mode
Hi,I’m trying to create a scheduled task that will run when I unplug my laptop, ie. when it switches to battery mode. ...
Music playback drops samples, when Task Manager is open
If Music is playing (doesn't matter which player I use), when I open task Manager (mostly noticeable on the processess t...
Task manager displays without Minimize, Maximize, Close butt
Hi,Using Vista Ultimate when I press Ctrl+Alt+Del and choose Start task Manager I get a screen without a title bar, or ...
Task Manager issue
Hi All,I have Vista 64 bits ultimate. From some the task manager only shows the services. I probably did something and ...
Why task manager has sidebar more than 1 task ??
I have some problem about windows sidebar. Why task manager show sidebar running more than 1 task ??I understand that it...
Task scheduler start-up error
Hi,When I start the task scheduler, I get the following error message:"An error has occurred for task Reminders - &...
Task Scheduler message display should be on top of other win
I posted this question somewhere else and got no replies, so I'll try putting it here. I can get task Scheduler to di...
Task Manager has changed and does not function correctly
For some unknown reason (but after the most recent 25/9/08) automatic windows update, my task Manager does not appear o...
Task Manager Windows Menu??
I could have sworn I still had the task Manager Windows menu when I first went Vista but it's not there now. It's the m...
Task Scheduler Triggers "on connection"
What is the Trigger:-* On connection to user session*-?Does this include when you are already logged on but switched use...
Task Scheduler issue
Has anyone had issues trying to stop or start the task Scheduler service? Also has anyone recieved this error " Cat...
Lost task bar icon.
Recently I had a problem with my wireless connection to the 'Net via a home network. I finally solved it but I now do n...
Windows Task Manager
In Windows XP Ctrl+Alt+Del brought up task Manager, In Vista it takes you to an intermediate menu with one option to St...
Scheduled Task Challenge
If anyone is really familiar with setting up a Scheduled task I have a real challenge for you.I am using Windows VISTA H...
Colored icons on task bar
I am running Vista Home Premium.I used to get the coloured icon from the internet site I visitedNow, since I have format...
A lot of "stuff" in Task Scheduler --- WHY?
I notice that task Scheduler has 26 different items listed, and some of their names are cryptic.The MMC and task Schedu...
Task Manager problems
How do I get task manager to work? It doesn't shut down frozen (non responding) programs including WindowsMail, IE7 or ...
Task Scheduler data base hosed
I was adding a task to be run at startup. The task scheduler let me add it to the database, but when I reboot it gener...
task scheduler engine pop up message
keep getting a pop up message "task scheduler engine stopped working and was closed"What does it mean and how...
Weird Vista 64 SP1 problem - Task Scheduler snap-in broken
It started with me running Firefox, which then promptly crashed when I tried visiting one of my favourites. I tried this...
Task Scheduler when idle looses user permissions
Asked this few times without success, but there might be a cure now Using vista task scheduler to run a program 'when id...
accidental ending of processes using task manager
I accidentally ended about the first 4 - 5 processes running on my Sony Vaio laptop. I tried burning a CD and was able ...
Explorer.exe was stopped with task manager, now computer won
Hi All,I stopped explorer.exe (unintentionally) via task Manager, so then tried to restart my computer. It boots to the...
Task bar Notification Area problem
I have Vista Home Premium 32 bit. Lately, the notification area of my taskbar is like a slot machine. There's no tell...
svchost error, and task manager not working...
hi, 1st excuse my English...I keep getting error 'svchost.exe has stopped responding', and when I press ALT+CTRL+DEL it...
ERROR CODE ON SCHEDULED TASK
I am receiving the following error code under column LAST RUN RESULT (0X1)When I use an Attribute that has a single wor...
File->Run Missing in Task Manager
Hi,I lost my desktop and task Manager. I could still see my start menu. I followed instructions on the forum to enable...
No preview of Excell and Word documents in task bar
I have a Vista Ultimate. The problem is in the task bar with some Office documents. There are no preview in the task ba...
MMC crashes when Event Viewer or Task Scheduler snap-in is r
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit Problem Description: I access either My Computer/Manage or run the ...
Task Scheduler: Error 2147943712 occurs whether user is logg
I have ran into an interesting problem that occurs on all my Vista machines. I am running Windows VISTA Enterprise SP1....
Task Scheduler > Start On Idle Won't Work
Hi All,I have a scheduler item set up to log off computer on idle after ten minutes. The problem is the computer (Vista...
Task Manager Not Working
Ive been running vista for nearly a year without problem ! but few days ago when i started task manager it blinked the f...
Task scheduler doesn't wake computer
Vista Home Premium x86... I've set task Scheduler to wake up my computer at a specified time, but it fails to do so. I ...
Task Schedular and Access
Greetings.I need to fire an Update Query in Microsoft Access at midnight, every night.I figure task Schedular is what I'...
Red X over network icon in task bar and related strange beha
Hi all.I am experiencing a few problems with Vista 32-bit business.There is a red x over the network icon.However There ...
Task Manager & MozillaFF
taskManager refuses to "kill" or close MozillaFF. How can it get TM to work and kill this Browser when it won...
What program can I use instead of Windows Task Manager's Net
I have had this problem ever since purchasing a new computer with Vista pre-installed. task Manager's Networking tab doe...
How to hide the console application UI invoked by task sched
Hello there,I am using task Scheduler 1.0 and set the accounting information to be the current logon user. My task is to...
FTP mget using Task scheduler
I am trying to use task scheduler for FTP activities to "mget" some files from a particular FTP server to my l...
The Selected Task No Longer Exists
Every time I start task Scheduler, I get a persistent error message notifying me that "The scheduled task 'xxx' no...
Vista task scheduler and sleep mode in Vista
When you create a new task in the Vista task scheduler you have an option to let this task wake up the computer if it's...
The task Scheduler with multiple items in the Actions space
Has someone tried entering three or four items in the Actions area. If, for example, three items to start three diffe...
Hundreds of task schedulers running
I don't know what happened but for some reason as of late hundreds of task scheduler processes are kicking off. The pro...
How do I specialize CPU cores for certain categories of task
I read in a long-lost PC Magazine that there was some utility (built-in or otherwise) that lets you specialize your CPU...
task manager (performance)
On the screeen (dual core) for CPU useage there are two CPU useage histories. Which CPU is 'CPU useage' referring to? ...
Item in Task Tray about DEP
Periodically, I get a tray item and when I click it, I get a help article called "What is Data Execution Preventio...
Windows Search 4.0 search box on task bar
Installing Windows Search 4.0 on Windows XP gives me a search box on the task bar which I found convenient. But it doesn...
Task Sheduler doesnot permit to create task with no user log
Dear Friends .. I am using windows vista 32 bit enterprise edition. I need to configure a scheduled task even if no user...
task manager anomaly
64-bit Vista Home PremiumI've noticed that task manager does not appear to show me all the processes that are actually r...
Errors loading applications in Task Bar/Notification Area at
All of a sudden I am experiencing a problem wherein - at Startup - the sound and/or Network system icon(s) fail to load...
Task Manager
I have Vista Home Premium....I get the error that says the task manager has been disabled by the administator.....I'm i...
Task Schduler settings
Hi, I have a simple .bat file to Robocopy folders and files to an external shared drive for backup. The program works f...
Task Bar Notification area
Hi folks,I'm running Vista on my laptop and have set the Volume control, internet connection, sidebar, there.Seems like...
Aero - Lines in borders and task bar
Just got a new HP a6605uk and in aero mode there are dashed lines around the border of smaller windows and in the task ...
Small problem with Task Manager
Running Vista Business with SP1. ============= When I click on the "Show processes from all users" button from...
ghost task bar?
OKay, since SP1 was installed I have noticed a problem I need help figuring out. I am running hte following from day one...
Task Scheduler Folders
This may be a dumb question. I noticed that task Scheduler has folders, and that one can add folders within task Sched...
How to run a task when shutting down
I wish to run a task (to dismount a network hard drive) whenever shutting down. I have noticed that the task Scheduler ...
Task Scheduler Displays Incorrect Value for Next Run Time
When a task contains multiple triggers, each scheduled for a different time, the "Next Run Time" column may n...
Task Manager Screen
I don't know if this has been asked or not - I went to use the task manager via CTL-ALT-DEL. But there is no clear way ...
cannot convince task scheduler to actually start any action
Hi there. Please a good soul explain like for morons how do I get the Vista (Business 32, SP1) task Scheduler to run a ...
Task Scheduler - Limited User Account
I'm trying to use the task Scheduler in Vista Ultimate to run a program in my Limited User Account that gets blocked by...
removing offlinew sync task
I Run vista Ultima SP1 syncing with a Win Home Server. I am trying to turn of syncronisation of offline files. They sho...
language on task bar
i was just wondering if anyone knew how to get the language bar back in my task bar. my boyfriend or kids accidently de...
Task Scheduler in Vista to launch a script ?
I would like to use task Scheduler in Vista to launch a script, IF the laptop changes from A/C power to Battery power. a...
Help Needed. TASK MANAGER in Vista is not responding due to
Hi all I am using VISTA 32 bit home premium with bit defender total protection 2008 as antivirus software. But one day s...
Task Manager Appears to Be Broken
Windows Vista Ultimate SP1I open task Manager while running as an administrator. I click on the button to show all user...