Task Scheduler - Create New Task

How to Create Automated Task that Runs at Set Time in Windows 7​

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A very handy feature within Vista, Windows Server 2008 & now Windows 7 is the Task Scheduler. This app will allow the automated running of files and programs at a user designated time.

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Here's How:

1. Open up Task Scheduler by either typing "task" into the Start Menu search bar, or by opening All Programs - Accesories - System Tools.​

2. Select 'Create Basic Task' from the right hand pane and the 'Create Basic Task Wizard will open.

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3. With the Wizard open, type a 'Name' and 'Description' for your new task and click Next.
NOTE: The Next button will only be accessible once a 'Name' has been entered.

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4. Select when you would like the event/task to run and click Next.
NOTE: For this tutorial i've selected 'Daily'.

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5. Select the exact time and date at which you wish the first task to start (each task afterward will run based on your selection in step 4) then click Next.

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6. Choose the action you with the task to execute from the list then click Next.
NOTE: For this tutorial i've selected 'Start a program'.

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7. Click 'Browse' and navigate to the executable (exe) file of the program you wish to run then click Next.
NOTE: I've chosen to ignore 'Add arguments' and 'Start in'.

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8. Review the task and make sure that you've set all your required information correctly. If satisfied click Finish.

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9. Your new task has been created and will run at the user specified time. Click 'Refresh' and scroll the list to see your new task (in this case 'My Task'.

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   Note

You can create a new task with the 'Create Task' option in the right hand pane, this will just open the 'Create New Task' windows without the Wizard

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10. If you Created a Task to Wake Up the Computer and Run
A) You would need to change how long Windows 7 will wait to go back to sleep mode automatically after waking up unattended (no activity made by the actual user) and idle. The default time is only 120 seconds (2 minutes), so you would need to set this for how long it may take for the program or task to run instead. The tutorial below can help show you how to. It will be the same in Windows 7. For how, see:

Sleep Return Timeout for Unattended Wake Up - Vista Forums

Edit/Change Task:

1. You can change you task settings at any time, just double-click the new task.

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2. If you wish to delete the task you can just click the 'Delete' button in the right hand pane. You will get the confimation dialog upon clicking 'delete'

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Related Tutorials

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• How to Create a Task to Run a Program at Startup and Log On in Windows 7
• How to Fix Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404)
• How to Create a Task that will Shut Down the PC Automatically
• How to Create a Task to Wake up the Computer to Run in Vista and Windows 7
• How to Change the Return to Sleep Timeout for a Unattended Wake Up in Windows 7
• How to Display a Message Reminder in Windows with Task Scheduler

 

[Orbital Shark]

I'm away from my machine at the moment but will endevour to get back to my own machine to see what I can do

P.S sorry for the late reply, i've been up to my neck with a 1 year old to manage...lol

 

[CarlTR6]

I'm away from my machine at the moment but will endevour to get back to my own machine to see what I can do

P.S sorry for the late reply, i've been up to my neck with a 1 year old to manage...lol

I remember those days!

 

[suprattalljdm]

everytime i try to open task scheduler i get the error:

"The remote computer was not found."

After that on the right hand side I see where is says "Task Scheduler (Local)" but it still wont let me run any actions to create a basic task.

Anyone know why?

 

[Orbital Shark]

Hi,

That's a strange 1

Have you tried typing 'task' into the start menu then right clicking 'task scheduler' and running as administrator? Also, try opening the start menu and right clicking 'Computer' and selecting 'Manage' as this uses a similar (remote) principle for accessing certain processes.


OS

 

[gogreen]

Good tutorial and just what I was looking for! Thank you.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Good tutorial and just I was looking for! Thank you.

That's good to hear, thankyou for the kind words

 

[gogreen]

Welcome!

 

[SirTenTea]

How can I get a scheduled program to do specific tasks within?

I'd like to be able to schedule one of my programs to do a scan for malware at a certain time of day. Is this possible within Task Scheduler or do I really need to know the scripting of the program in order for this to happen? What are "arguments" and would they have any impact upon the needed solution I'm looking for?

 

[Dave76]

Most AV/Malware programs will allow you to set a schedule from within the program.

Let us know which one you are running and we can help with scheduling.

 

[shefat786]

visualization problem

when i cancel artist picture showing in windows media player and give a visualization. the visualization automatically changed and show artist picture. so how i can solve this problem?

 

[w7admn]

Task in Windows Enterprise which works even after log off

Hello All,

I wanted to create a task which will work even after I logoff.

I am able to create a task does it say that I have rights to create a task which will run even I logoff from account.

I wanted to make it a task which will run even if someone else logs in with their credentials.. kinda system task.

Kindly guide me through this.

Thanks!

Regards,
Ranganath

 

[Cyborg31]

How do you run it under SYSTEM?

 

[datamodeler]

I am trying to schedule a command (batch) file because I need to include the date in the results (file name). But the scheduler will not execute the batch code and run the progeam with the arguments I provide -- the command and arguments work fine when I do it and the batch part also works -- just not together as a scheduled task.

Running on W7 HP

The lines of the command file are:

@echo off
For /f "tokens=2-4 delims=/ " %%a in ('date /t') do (set mydate=%%c-%%a-%%b)
mysqldump -h sql3.hostdepot.com -e -c --single-transaction --user=XXXXXXX --password=YYYYYY charscore > c:\dbbackup\charscore%mydate%.sql

Ant help would be greatly appreciated.

Mike Harris

 

[thewolfe]

Schedule a Service

ITunes will not recognize my devices until I stop and start "Apple mobile device" in the services. It is running automatically. So I have created a shortcut to Services which helps a bit so I can manually stop and start, but I would like to set up stopping and starting the service through the scheduler.

However, I don't know where the "exe" would be, if there is one. I've tried creating a "bat" file but that also, if it was working, didn't allow iTunes to see devices.

Added information - I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes more than once.

May have found it, C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support but still don't know how to stop and start it.

Still no joy but I think just starting Apple...won't do it because I have to stop it and then restart it when I do it manually.

 

[Poopcow23]

In the tab "Actions", there is a field labeled "start in" located under arguments. I am clear on everything else but this interests me. If somebody could clearify its use I would appreciate it. Thank you.

 

[Ohs]

I know this should be easy, all I want to do is start SpeedFan 4.49 when my user logs in. I think I have lost most of my hair! I can get it to run in admin login but it is in the user log in I need it , my kids wont start it manually and are burning up the video card because speed fan will up the gpu fan speed, that or fiqure how to get ati hd5700 to run at higher fan speed. HELP ME keep what hair I have left! Using windows 7 Professional.

 

[bvdileep]

Hello All,

I want get a reminder/pop up message after unlocking the system everytime. Request you to help me on this.

 

[JDobbsy1987]

Hello All,

I want get a reminder/pop up message after unlocking the system everytime. Request you to help me on this.

Welcome to SevenForums,

It depends what kind of alert you want, you can specify when workstation unlock under 'Triggers' (i've never actually tested this trigger before though)



What do you want to happen at that point?

 

[bvdileep]

It is asking me to enter password for user account, I have given my system login password but it is not accepting

 

[JDobbsy1987]

Can you post a couple of screenshots showing your Task Schedule Settings?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html