Missing Task in TaskScheduler after Computer Name change


  1. Posts : 3
    Win 7
       #1

    Missing Task in TaskScheduler after Computer Name change


    Hello All! Setting up a new Win7 install and goofed up the computer name and didnt immediately notice. I had already setup a task to run upon logon when I noticed that the PC's name was all jacked. So I changed the pc's name and rebooted. After reboot the task disappeared from the task scheduler list but still runs. Is there anyway to remove this ghost task when it is no longer visible in the task scheduler?

    I thought about changing the name back temporarily to see if the task would show up but I have no idea what that name was, so that is not an option.

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #2

    Read here: MS10-092: Vulnerability in Task Scheduler could allow for elevation of privilege see if that allows you to locate the task and get rid of it.
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  3. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #3

    chrismec,
    Try using CCleaner.
    CCleaner | Tools
    icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |

    If your ghost task is listed, then first disable button and then delete button.

    Link to Speccy in my signature.
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