About this tag
Windows tasks in the context of WindowsForum.com discussions primarily refer to automated tasks managed through the Windows Task Scheduler. Users seek help with creating, running, and troubleshooting scheduled tasks, such as running programs on shutdown, sending emails via SMTP, or dealing with tasks that fail after being altered by the SYSTEM account. Common issues include error messages like 'the specified account name is not valid' and tasks not running due to incorrect user permissions. The tag also covers general guidance software that assists with Windows tasks, as well as broader administrative tasks like lacking administrator rights to perform system changes. Recurring themes include Task Scheduler configuration, user account permissions, and error resolution.
  1. R

    Windows 10 Windows help guide software (support)

    I came across this software called navigate.click that guides you through Windows tasks, I tried the free version and liked it, I was considering buying the Premium version but would like to know if anyone else has used it before or if has been reviewed before
    • Romano
    • Thread
    • click free version guide help microsoft support navigate premium product feedback review software support task management user experience windows windows tasks
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Jimmy59601

    Windows 7 Running Task Scheduler on Shutdown

    I'd like to run a program only on certain days of the week, and only on shutdown on those days. If this is possible, how can ZI do this? Thanks!
    • Jimmy59601
    • Thread
    • automation maintenance programming scheduling shutdown task scheduler weekly tasks windows windows tasks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. T

    Windows 7 Send Mail by Task Scheduler

    Hello, I try to send mail as a 'send email' task of Task Scheduler. The task fails and gives the error 202. What is wrong?
  4. 1bru1

    Windows 7 Win 7 Scheduled Task won't run after being altered by SYSTEM

    I have a sched task that I authored using my user account that I know from running manually works. The problem I'm having is that at some point Windows 7 is deleting and recreating this task, and doing it incorrectly. Consequently the task won't run at its scheduled time. The most important...
    • 1bru1
    • Thread
    • automation cron jobs event log permissions scheduled jobs system settings system user task configuration task deletion task history task issues task manager task recreation task scheduler troubleshooting windows 7 windows tasks
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. M

    Windows 7 When I open the Task Scheduler, I get an error message...

    When I open Task Scheduler, I get the following error message: an error has occurred for task realupgradelogontasks-1-5-21-2172834406-3963835389-1001. error message:the specified account name is not valid. What does it mean and how do I get rid of the error message?
    • martin1223
    • Thread
    • error message realupgrade system error task management task scheduler troubleshooting windows windows tasks
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. C

    Windows 7 Scheduled Tasks Actions

    In reviewing some of the tasks in the Task Scheduler Library I noticed the the Action listed for some tasks was "Custom Handler". What does that mean?
  7. T

    Windows 7 Just discovered today I don't have Administrator even as User

    My New Laptop doesn't have two users only one..and that user is me.. I don't have administrative rights so therefore I can't create an administrator..to do simple tasks such as delete a program,, or open up msconfig.. These functions need administrative rights.. How do I get these???? My...
    • ttodd0450
    • Thread
    • admin rights administrator corruption laptop msconfig permissions registry software management user rights windows tasks
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Software