When trying to stop de Scheduler service I get a "system error 5: access denied" error. Searching the web didn't get me very far.
The only thing I found was a matter of rights on the %systemroot%\task folder. This didn't help. Does the problem ring a bell with anyone?
Thanks in advance,
Wannabe007
PS. What I realy want to achieve is stopping the Windows Event Log service, but this means stopping the task scheduler first.
hi there :) some advice for you >>> This service manages events and event logs. It supports logging events, querying events, subscribing to events, archiving event logs, and managing event metadata. It can display events in both XML and plain text format. Stopping this service may compromise security and reliability of the system.
Last edited by brianzion; 31 May 2011 at 02:27.
If you disable Windows Event Log service and restart the computer, Task Scheduler service will not run, because it depends on Windows Event Log service.
Windows Event Log service needs to be started for installations, uninstallations, and event logging and diagnosis.
Is there a problem you hope to solve by stopping the Windows Event Log service? If so we can help with that.:)
It isn't advisable to stop it though it can cause your system to be unstable as noted.
Sure there is a reason to try this. I want to try if this helps with the playability of the game GTA4. I found a support topic on the site of Rockstar suggesting it may be caused by the Event Log Service. (Screen flashes, pauses, and hiccups when pressing keys on the keyboard in GTAIV with Windows 7 64-bit ultimate : Rockstar Support)
So this is why. But I am still surprised that administrator rights are insufficient to stop a service.
I appreciate Microsofts concern on that matter, but there has to be a way around it. Maybe I can find it.......
OK then, have you tried what Rockstar suggested? You may want to also uncheck Task Scheduler in msconfig too. You need to restart for changes to take effect.
Another way to try is to go to Administative Tools/Services, scroll the list to find Task Scheduler and Windows Event Log. Double click and set startup type to Disable on both then try to stop those services. If not restart again.
It sounds like the game is causing the probelm. Is there a patch/update for it?
i forgot to suggest running Autoruns for Windows v10.07 http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/Autoruns.zip
you may find what you want to stop running in here plus its safe and you can turn settings on/off
This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.
Autoruns' Hide Signed Microsoft Entries option helps you to zoom in on third-party auto-starting images that have been added to your system and it has support for looking at the auto-starting images configured for other accounts configured on a system. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc.
You'll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically!
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