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    Windows 7 How to edit (e.g. name) of a task in built-in Task Scheduler?

    Assume I setup a task in Task Scheduler. It appears in Task Scheduler as active task with the status "Ready". Now I want to edit this task e.g. the name of the task. How can I achive this? If I mark e.g. the task in task list or double click on it then I still can not edit the entry...
    • pstein
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    • active tasks automation conditions configuration edit task system settings task management task name task properties task scheduler task status tech support trigger user guide user inquiry windows windows settings
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Task scheduler won't launch a task

    Hi. I'm trying to wake my win 7 pc from sleep (not from hibernation) using task scheduler but I'm having some problems. The pc does not wake up. I have set a task that has an action to starts cmd.exe and argument is "/c "exit"". Windows runs as a shell and apparently running windows as a shell...
    • sylva
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    • active tasks automation cmd computer setup explorer htpc kodi media player power management scripting shell sleep mode software configuration system settings task scheduler troubleshooting user guide wake up windows windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 7 Aero Flip 2D is not working anymore

    The Aero Flip 2D does not work anymore although the Flip 3D does . When I press Alt+Tab I only see the classic list of active tasks: And I cannot use the directional keys to select a task. Facts about the problem: Ø Only one user account is affected. Ø The Desktop Composition is...
    • Stefan Billieri
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    • active tasks aero aero effects aero flip desktop composition dwm flip 3d graphics performance services sfc shortcuts system check system settings task switching troubleshooting user experience windows features
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    Windows 7 Task Scheduler - new task does not appear under "Active Tasks"

    Hello all, I've created a new task through the Task Scheduler to reboot my PC weekly. It appears that I created it scheduled it successfully, however, I can not get it to appear in the list of "Active Tasks". Has anyone encountered this? I'm not sure if I'm missing a step, or if it is...
    • slim26
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    • active tasks pc maintenance reboot scheduling task scheduler weekly windows windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support