task scheduler

  1. Microsoft Alerts Users to Dangerous Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Windows

    In a sobering announcement on November 12, 2024, Microsoft confirmed the existence of dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Task Scheduler and other components across the Windows ecosystem. This revelation comes on the heels of a major Patch Tuesday event, during which Microsoft...
  2. CVE-2024-49039: Critical Windows Task Scheduler Vulnerability Explained

    On November 12, 2024, a critical security vulnerability was announced in the Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler, designated as CVE-2024-49039. This flaw opens the door for potential elevation of privilege attacks, which could allow attackers to gain higher-level access to the system than intended...
  3. Mastering Volume Shadow Copy in Windows 11: Backup and Recovery Guide

    In the digital age, losing important files can feel like being thrown into a black hole without a space suit. Fortunately, Windows 11 comes equipped with a nifty feature known as Volume Shadow Copy that can save you from such a fate. This feature not only keeps backups of your latest files but...
  4. Easily Manage Your 'Safely Remove Hardware' List in Windows

    As any savvy Windows user knows, some devices show up in the dreaded “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” menu when they really shouldn't – we're looking at you, USB network adapters and SATA drives that are adhering to the removable media aesthetic. But fear not, because kicking these...
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    tracert running multiple times a second to the same private IP address and some other systems

    we are finding that we have multiple Windows systems that are running tracert for the same private IP address, and one to a different private IP address. We don't see anything in Task Scheduler to determine what is doing it, but I was hoping someone here might know if there is a tool or some...
  6. Mastering Windows Task Scheduler: Automate Your Everyday Tasks

    Windows Task Scheduler is a powerful built-in utility in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 that enables users to automate and schedule repetitive tasks efficiently. This functionality can significantly boost productivity by allowing tasks, such as program launches, email sending, or system...
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    Cant Find Scheduled task that is Backing up SLQ Db

    Hi experts. Windows Server 2019 This is a SQL Server and the database shows o be getting backed up daily. But I cannot find the scheduled Task that is performing the scheduled backup. The backup runs at 12 am based on info I retrieve from SQL Server. How can I sift thru the hundreds of...
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    Windows 10 Help with uninstalling a msi program with batch file

    I'm currently working on a script to uninstall a msi program that is installed on a client. The package doesn't have a GUID in registry but it does have its own uninstaller.exe I'm currently trying to use a msiexec /x %path/to/exe% /qn /f bat file to uninstall the package quietly without having...
  9. Launch a program from the icon tray in windows 10

    When I re-execute the program Progressbarsoflife.exe the icon apper in the tray of the system. I need the program maximize in the desktop. How can I do that. The program itself if not configurable with right click icon the option Restore Form is available With a batch, or perhaps with scheduler...
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    Windows 11 I need permission from administrators to delete files even though I am one.

    My computer has multiple files that are remains of COMODO firewall(the free version), when I try to delete them it says I require permission from administrators, even though this is my computer, I am the only user of this computer, and I am an administrator on it. I am using windows a 11 but I...
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    Windows 10 Howto disable Windows Defender periodic auto-scan

    hi, i hv search lotsa places on how could we disable this Windows 10 Defender periodic auto-scan. found an article online saying we could do that by disabling them in the Task Schedule - Microsoft - Windows - Windows Defender - Windows Defender Schedule Scan - Disabled, but it is not working and...
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Random Signouts? (Task Scheduler)

    Hi everyone long time windows user here. I’ve recently got into the obsession of automating everything on my computer to do things for me delete temporary files, clean the recycle bin etc. And I think my obsession with this has backed me into an abnormal corner. Basically what happened is I...
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    Windows 10 A Guide on how to Run Live Wallpaper on Lock Screen.

    2024 Update! This guide is to show different methods to run live wallpaper on top of Windows Lock-Screen securely that include videos or GIF files. So it is customizable. It takes 2 programs to get it to work as soon as the Screen is locked with the assistance of Windows Task scheduler. These...
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    Prevent set of users(admin users) to run or manage schedule task using GPO

    Hi, I have list of administrator users, i want to deny permission for create, manage, delete task scheduler using GPO or any other setting,
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    Scheduled jobs, password hell....

    So I'm the poor schmuck that gives a crap about backups. I have scripts that are supposed to run every night, but due to IT corporate domain nonsense they make me change my password. The scripts are run from a local admin account (non-domain) but every time I change my network password, all...
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    Looking for a script that will delete folders or files.

    Looking for a script that will delete daily backup folders or files. Id like to use task scheduler to run it on a daily basis...
  17. Windows 10 Enable Logon, Logoff and Shutdown Sound Scheme In Windows 10

    Hi I want to make the system sound when ever I Logon, Logoff or Shutdown my PC. I already went through the process (regedit) of enabling the option in the sound scheme but any sound I put in there doesn't sound. There are work around that I found that use .vbs and PowerShell Commands using Task...
  18. Windows 10 Is there any way to run a batch script without showing up the command prompt window?

    I have a server and it don't have backup so I need to run my custom batch script to get files from sftp then archive it. But I need it to run like a schedules, but everytime the schedules start the batch files. I allway open up the command prompt window. Is anyway to hide that window? Like...
  19. Windows 10 Is there any way to run command line tools at startup , while hidden?

    Is there any way to run command line tools at start up while keeping them hidden? I am working on a PHP script that will share a Windows scanner with MacOS, Linux and Android over the eSCL/Airscan protocol. There is at least one tool "dns-sd" (Apple Bonjour) that I need to launch as a command...
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    Windows 10 Task Scheduler will not run batch files

    Beginning about four days ago, all three of my Windows 10 machines stopped running batch files scheduled in the Task Scheduler. These batch files had been running on schedule for over a year when all three suddenly stopped about the same time. I believe that this is about the time that the...