How to configure Win 7 backup at startup before anyone logs in


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       #1

    How to configure Win 7 backup at startup before anyone logs in


    Hello,
    I have my Windows 7 Backup program set to start at every Sunday at 5:10am. My computer automatically starts at 5am. I have all users (2) password protected. No one logs in before 7am.
    Currently my backup program does not run at its programed start time of 5:10am.
    I think its because no one is logged in. Any way to configure it to start at 5:10am?
    I know Acronis has the ability to access password protected accounts and start its backup..not sure about MS.
    Thank you!
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Type task scheduler in search
    Find your task
    Right click on task
    Right click on propertiies
    Then check run when no one is logged on etc.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    "Run whether user is logged in or not" is grayed out and I cannot change. Also under "when running the task, use the following user group", "SYSTEM" is set.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    OK seems that I may have to revise my answer
    It seems that you must be in an adminstrator account and you have the option, only when you set up the task
    So, if it is a task that you set up, you must try again.

    These are the results of trying on my own computer
    Hope it works this time
      My Computer


 

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