Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix

    How to Fix Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404)
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    How to Fix Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404)

       Information
    This will show you how fix Task Scheduler Error Event ID 404.This article applies to Vista,Windows 7 all versions (x32,x64)


    Symptoms

    -Task Scheduler not working
    -Disk Defrag not working
    -cannot create restore point
    -cannot create system health report
    -many applications not working
    -Windows Update Error 0x80041315

    and many other things

    When you attempt to do one of above things you are getting following error

    Could not create Scheduled Task for the following reason.The request is not supported (0x80070032)

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-schedule2.png

    Reasons

    This error maybe caused by followings things:

    -the Task Scheduler Service is disabled or incorrect set
    -the Event Viewer Services is disabled or incorrect set
    -blocked port 135
    -possibly it may also be caused by disabling DCOM support (I'm not sure about this)



    Go to Start>>services.msc and make sure below services exist, have correct settings and are working

    Task Scheduler:Startup type:AUTOMATIC (STARTED),Log on as:LocalSystem

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-schedule.png

    Windows Event Log:Startup type:AUTOMATIC (STARTED),Log on as:LocalService

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-eventlog.png


    SCENARIO I

    Issue with Task Scheduler service.

    Unfortunately you can't change settings for this service through services.msc because all options are grayed out.You can only correct this problem in registry.Download below fix,import to registry and restart computer

    TaskSchedulerFix




    SCENARIO II

    Issue with Windows Event Log service

    If it is only problem with startup type you can correct it normal in services.msc too,if it is problem with logon parameter it is only possible in registry.Below is fix which repair startup and logon parameter for this service.

    EventLogFix



    To apply changes you have to restart computer.

    SCENARIO III

    Issue with port 135.Both services are correct set and working neverless task scheduler not working

    If you ever time you used Windows Worm Door Cleaner surly this application caused this.

    Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-wwdc.png
    WWDC is not applicable for Vista/Windows 7 and you shouldn't use it


    Possibly any other security software can cause the same problem too.

    Check the status of port 135, and if anything it has closed (any firewall or other application) simply unlock it.You can do that also directly check in registry:
    Find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Rpc\Internet key, remove it and restart computer.

    FWIW

    I know WWDC disable DCOM support too and other things which can cause also issue with Task Scheduler too or any other issues although I don't have evidence.So I attached here fix which revert all dangerous changes made by WWDC.Disabling Universal Plug & Play and SSDP discovery services is not dangerous for system and thus below fix does not consider it.You can also import below fix even if you have never used WWDC and none of previous suggestions help.

    Revert WWDC changes



    To apply changes in registry you have to restart computer.








  1. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #1
    Last edited by brianzion; 09 Aug 2010 at 11:12. Reason: update
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  2. Posts : 748
    Windows 7 Professional x64 PL
    Thread Starter
       #2

    brianzion said:
    hi how do i check port 135?
    You have to search in options in your security software,simpler - just remove this key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Rpc\Internet if you have it.
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  3. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #3

    TaskSchedulerFix
    Revert WWDC changes

    i done these fixes but no change in my system

    my probs are here>https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...ler-error.html
    Last edited by brianzion; 10 Aug 2010 at 02:18. Reason: change
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  4. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #4

    this is what i get
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-system-error.png   Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-system-error2.png   Task Scheduler Error (Event ID 404) - Fix-task-scedular-error.png  
    Last edited by brianzion; 10 Aug 2010 at 02:24. Reason: error
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  5. Posts : 748
    Windows 7 Professional x64 PL
    Thread Starter
       #5

    If Performance Logs & Alerts service work fine and stiill you have this problem then remove the folder C:\Perflogs
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