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  1. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #170

    then it would appear that the /? parameter for schtasks is leaving out a very important command parameter.
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #171

    Works great for me Shawn, Thanks!
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  3. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #172

    Shawn,
    Should those of using Win 7 perhaps be interested in this dropdown box from the general tab of task scheduler?

    Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create-task-scheduler-configure-dropdown-box.png
    Last edited by Brink; 03 Oct 2010 at 13:26. Reason: Merged
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #173

    Hello Karl,

    I have never had it make a difference, but I'll add this to the tutorial to be safe in case some program may only work in Windows 7, or needs to select a different OS for compatibility mode. Strange that it wouldn't have Windows 7 selected by default since that is the OS installed.

    Thank you. :)
    Last edited by Brink; 03 Oct 2010 at 13:53.
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  5. Posts : 71,977
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       #174

    karlsnooks said:
    then it would appear that the /? parameter for schtasks is leaving out a very important command parameter.
    Yeah, I would think so since it does not open the program with /tn included in it.
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #175

    Brink said:
    Hello Karl,

    I have never had it make a difference, but I'll add this to the tutorial to be safe in case some program may only work in Windows 7, or needs to select a different OS for compatibility mode. Strange that it wouldn't have Windows 7 selected by default since that is the OS installed.

    Thank you. :)
    Shawn, I also find it strange. I'm still trying a couple of things, as I have one abnormality but I may have shot myself in the foot on that one. Will get back with maybe new knowledge.
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  7. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #176

    Shawn,
    What do you think about adding the instructions to allow running under battery power, especially for a program such as CCleaner and which one is only running on demand?
    Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create-battery-operation.png

    And maybe adding how to modify a scheduled task? Thinking here of those who have already made a shortcut for CCleaner an are laptop users.

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  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #177

    Good idea Karl. I added the Conditions tab (step 10), but modifying would be a completely new tutorial. :)
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  9. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #178

    I agree 100%.

    Am helping a chap right now who wants, very possibly, to edit the schedule settings for Windows Backup. Probably have to fire up the netbook so I can see what the normal schedule setup is since I've altered the settings on the notebook.

    Shawn,
    What do you think? Maybe they should also unclick that second box just in case they decide to unplug from AC (scenario-one has started CCleaner as last thing, unplugs from the wall, starts wrapping up cord and making other preparations while waiting for CCleaner to finish.) while CCleaner is running.
    Last edited by Brink; 03 Oct 2010 at 15:54. Reason: merged
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  10. Posts : 71,977
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       #179

    If they uncheck the top check box (step 10), it's the same as unchecking both of them. That's why it grays out the second box after unchecking the top one. No need to. :)

    He can make changes directly in the backup settings (step 4 at link) instead to have them reflect in the task as well.
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