For example, I wanted to automatically delete files and folders in a given folder after I log into the system. You cannot do that directly with the task scheduler. So, I created a batch script and used the task scheduler to execute that batch file on schedule. Just follow the below steps to schedule a batch file in Task Scheduler in Windows.
Scheduling a batch file with Task Scheduler is way easier than you think. Just follow the steps shown below and you will be good. First, make sure that you have the batch script ready and stored in a safe place. The location is important because if the file is moved or deleted from that location, the task will not run.
Ruben Ruben 8, 13 13 gold badges 59 59 silver badges 96 96 bronze badges. Not sure if this question is offtopic but you might get better responses on serverfault. Thanks I'll also try to post it on serverfault — Ruben.
Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. I faced the same problem, but I found another solution without having to modify my batch script. The only thing that I missed out is at the 'Action' settings - "Start in Optional " option.
Good Luck! Matthew Lock Ghazi Ghazi 3, 1 1 gold badge 12 12 silver badges 3 3 bronze badges. I'm aware the original post is quite old. But this post was among the top link in google search when I was trying the answer for this problem.
So I think I'd like to share the findings. Just in case, anybody including myself is forgotting this. I don't believe you actually need the 'Start in optional ' value - I am able to run a simple, self-contained. Thank for the clear steps though - very helpful for those looking for a simple walk through! DCaugs, Without the Start In parameter set, my scheduled batch file would not run at all. Windows 7 — Justin Skiles.
DCaugs The Start in is the main reason it worked for me. Show 15 more comments. None of the above method worked. I tried it this way as said it in a tutorial and it worked. Olivier Jacot-Descombes Arun Raja Arun Raja 1, 14 14 silver badges 26 26 bronze badges.
I concur! This answer did the trick for me! I've been trying different approaches all day long and nothing worked well except your solution. I had to launch a batch file which in turn launches another batch file 10 times with different parameters.
From the console everything worked fine but the Task Scheduler refused to open more than 4 processes at the same time. It was weird With your technique all the 10 processes were launched. This method worked for me. But, in the scheduler, in the history tab, the task completes immediately with success, since the task is the cmd, but not the.
Since the bat file, a backup operation, ends in hours, I have no idea of its status. This worked, in conjunction with the tip that it should be set to run in a specified directory as mentioned in Ghazi's accepted answer, making sure that "run with the highest privileges" are also selected. Click the Change User Or Group button. Enter System as the user and click OK. This will cause the script to run using the System account instead of your account.
Your display will look similar to the following graphic. Click OK. Test your task using the following steps: Select Task Scheduler Library within the Task Scheduler, and locate your task. Right-click your task and select Run. Notice that you won't get any feedback indicating success or failure of the task. Select the History tab of the task in the middle pane.
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