Task Scheduler not running

[Rokchant]

I can't install anything on my computer or run disk defragger because I keep getting error messages. Here is one:

"Disk Deragmenter cannot start because the task scheduler service is not running. Start the task scheduler service and try again.

I tried to mess around with the task scheduler but I still don't understand the problem.

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Try typing services in start
Then in services turn task scheduler on and automatic

 

[Rokchant]

Hm, I went to services and it says Task Scheduler is already on automatic.

 

[richc46]

Was it started?

 

[Rokchant]

It wasn't started

I tried to start it and go this message:

"The Task Scheduler service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automtically if they are not in use by other services or programs."

 

[richc46]

OK we are doing good
Go back right click on task scheduler, properties. Find out dependancies and make sure they are on.

 

[Rokchant]

Alright it says the service depends on

Remote Procdedure Call
-DCOM server process launcher
-RPC Endpoint mapper

Windows Event log

 

[richc46]

I know
Make sure that they are started.

 

[Rokchant]

Alright I started them all and made them automatic then restarted my computer but I still can't start the task scheduler.

 

[richc46]

OK Do you know when the problem started?
Was it the last few weeks?

 

[Rokchant]

Started today. I had to restore my computer to a certain save point.

 

[richc46]

OK Then I would go back about 5 days and do a system restore.

 

[Rokchant]

Well, I restored to about a week ago and I still have the problem. Is there anything else I can do?

 

[richc46]

Lets see if it caused by a conflict.
Do a clean boot. If it works follow the directions. If it does not work, just restore everything
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

 

[richc46]

If the above does not work

Type Regedit in search

Hkey Local Machine
system
current control set
Change start to 2

reboot

I did not want to give you this information, it is the registry. It will work, but you screw this up you screwed the computer. Start with a system restore point so you can go back. Also back up registry first.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/4230-registry-backup-restore.html
It is not hard to do, but if you do it wrong, your computer will have problems.

 

[Rokchant]

Hm I don't see a start. Where do I put the 2 in exactly?

Do I put it in systemstartoption ?

 

[Rokchant]

Ok nevermind I found it. I rebooted my computer and I still can't get the thing started.

I actually didn't see a start, but there is a (default) type REG_SZ which is what I changed.

 

[richc46]

You put your cursor on schedule and you will see start. (redgdword)
Put the old change back to where it was.

If you do it right, it should work. The reg is the brain of the computer. If it does not work, I exhausted my ideas.

 

[Rokchant]

Hm, I don't see schedule

All I see CurrentControlSet when I double click are the subfolders

Control
Enum
Hardware profiles
Policies
Services

 

[richc46]

Click on services
you will then see schedule, put cursor on it
On right panel, you change the numberfor start