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The tasksettings tag covers issues related to Task Scheduler configuration in Windows, particularly when tasks fail to run as expected. A common problem involves batch jobs that work when the user is logged on but fail when set to run whether the user is logged on or not. This often occurs after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, where tasks may start but never complete or produce output. Troubleshooting typically involves checking task permissions, stored passwords, and ensuring the task has the correct settings for execution context. Users may need to adjust tasksettings to resolve such behavior.
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    Windows 11 Task Scheduler - Batch wont run when logged off

    I have a batch job that runs every other day to print a test pattern to keep the printer from drying out. It always worked on Windows 10, but does not work on Windows 11 Pro. If I check 'Run only when user is logged on' it works fine. If I check 'Run whether user is logged on or not', it...
    • rsmith0399
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    • admin rights automation batch file batchautomation permissionproblems permissions print job print queue printer issues printspooling task scheduler taskbehavior tasksettings windows 11 windows pro
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    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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