TaskScheduler Display Message


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional
       #1

    TaskScheduler Display Message


    I have created a task that displays a message on my children's computer that it is time to save and log off the computer. This gives them a last chance to save and warns them that time is almost up! However, the message gets lost in the game playing and does not get their attention. Is there a way to treat the message almost like the UAC where it would dim the screen, stay on top, and force them to click the "ok" button before doing anything else? Thanks in advance for all your help.
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  2. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #2

    Use a vbscript file instead.

    Code:
    MsgBox "<Message>", vbSystemModal
    The message, which you can change to whatever you want, will stay on the screen until it has been acknowledged.

    See Task Scheduler - Windows 8 Forums for more details.
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Hi and Happy New Year :)

    You could try getting task scheduller to run a batch file that then runs the message task in full screen

    BAT file contains :

    START /max EXAMPLE TASK

    Just write this command into Notepad, Save it, and then change the .txt extension to .bat then set Windows Task Scheduler to run the BAT file at the scheduled time.
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks! Your suggestions worked perfectly. I would still like to dim the desktop and lock it until ok pressed but at least it is staying on top now. =) You guys are great!
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  5. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #5

    You're welcome. Glad we could help. :)
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