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The tag 'run whether user is logged on' covers Task Scheduler configuration in Windows, specifically the option to run tasks regardless of user login state. Discussions involve troubleshooting issues where scheduled tasks behave differently than manual execution, such as batch files failing to copy files when triggered by Task Scheduler even when set to run with highest privileges and independent of user login. Common themes include permissions, execution context, and differences between interactive and non-interactive sessions. The tag is relevant for Windows 11 and earlier versions where Task Scheduler tasks are configured to run whether a user is logged on or not.
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    Windows 11 Task Scheduler odd behavior

    I have a command file (.bat) I run to copy some files from my Windows 11 PC to another PC. When I double-click the .bat file on my PC, it runs and successfully copies the files. When I run it using Task Scheduler, it runs the command file but no files are actually copied. I piped the output...
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    • batch file credentials directory mapped drives network sharing path permissions remote copy run whether user is logged on run with highest privileges script directory source path start folder task scheduler unc path windows 10 windows 11 xcopy
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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