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The tag 'run issues' covers problems where Windows fails to execute scheduled tasks, batch files, or executables. Common themes include scheduled tasks that do not run automatically despite working manually, and system or user PATH variables not being recognized for certain .bat or .exe files. These issues often occur on Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 7. Troubleshooting steps typically involve checking task scheduler settings, verifying PATH and PATHEXT environment variables, and ensuring file paths are correctly specified. The tag focuses on practical solutions for getting programs and scripts to launch as intended.
  1. C

    Windows 10 Can't make scheduled task to run

    Hi, I'm trying to make a scheduled task to run every 5 minutes but I don't seem to get it to run. If I right click it and make it run manually it works so the path to the file is correct and working, also the .bat file works when I double click it. Under the history tab I can't see any errors...
    • Calby
    • Thread
    • automation batch file error checking file path run issues task creation task history task scheduler troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Mayank Kulshreshtha

    Windows 8 bat/exe files not found in path

    I have a Lenovo Ideapad s510p running original Windows 8.1. Bought it in May'14. The problem is that it's not able to find & run some bat & exe files given in the '%Path'. Whereas it can find some - it can't find some others. So it doesn't run them unless full path is specified. This is a big...
    • Mayank Kulshreshtha
    • Thread
    • batch file binaries command prompt configuration environment variables executable file execution lenovo mysql path path configuration pathext run issues software installation system variables troubleshooting user variables windows 8.1
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. soarzero

    Windows 7 win 7 whenever I run skype

    Any help needed. thanksLink Removed
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