Task scheduler doesn't run the task

Hi,

I have a problem in vista 64bit:

If I set up a task in the Task Scheduler and I check the "Wake the
computer to run this task", the computer wakes up (from hibernate) at
the specified time but the task doesn't run.

Is there any solution for this?


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Terry
Fri May 09 13:49:19 PDT 2008

The date and time was 5/9/2008 11:28 AM, and on a whim, Perez pounded
out on the keyboard:

> Hi,
>
> I have a problem in vista 64bit:
>
> If I set up a task in the Task Scheduler and I check the "Wake the
> computer to run this task", the computer wakes up (from hibernate) at
> the specified time but the task doesn't run.
>
> Is there any solution for this?
>
>

Most likely the Task you are trying to run doesn't have sufficient
permissions. Make sure the task is run as Administrator.

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Brink
Fri May 09 15:25:15 PDT 2008


Perez;707384 Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a problem in vista 64bit:
>
> If I set up a task in the Task Scheduler and I check the "Wake the
> computer to run this task", the computer wakes up (from hibernate) at
> the specified time but the task doesn't run.
>
> Is there any solution for this?
>
>
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Hi Perez,

Check to make sure that you have the "Run with highest privileges"
checked in the task's General tab. See step FOUR, step 10, in this
tutorial for a screenshot of this.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/132903-task-scheduler-create-task.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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Perez
Sat May 10 03:31:36 PDT 2008


Hi,

I checked everything, but it don't works.

The user account has administrator rights.

If I start the task manually, it is run.

I attached the screenshots of my settings, you may see what can be set
up wrong.

Thanks,

Perez

Brink;3723619 Wrote:
> Perez;707384 Wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a problem in vista 64bit:
> >
> > If I set up a task in the Task Scheduler and I check the "Wake the
> > computer to run this task", the computer wakes up (from hibernate)
> at
> > the specified time but the task doesn't run.
> >
> > Is there any solution for this?
> >
> >
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> Hi Perez,
>
> Check to make sure that you have the "Run with highest privileges"
> checked in the task's General tab. See step FOUR, step 10, in this
> tutorial for a screenshot of this.
>
> http://www.vistax64/tutorials/132903-task-scheduler-create-task.html
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
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Brink
Sat May 10 11:36:48 PDT 2008


Perez;707912 Wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I checked everything, but it don't works.
>
> The user account has administrator rights.
>
> If I start the task manually, it is run.
>
> I attached the screenshots of my settings, you may see what can be set
> up wrong.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Perez
>
> Brink;3723619 Wrote:> > >
> > > Perez;707384 Wrote:
> > > at
> > >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Forums
> > >
> > > Hi Perez,
> > >
> > > Check to make sure that you have the "Run with highest privileges"
> > > checked in the task's General tab. See step FOUR, step 10, in this
> > > tutorial for a screenshot of this.
> > >
> > > http://www.vistax64/tutorials/132903-task-scheduler-create-task.html
> > >
> > > Hope this helps,
> > > Shawn
> > >
> > >
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Perez,

What are you wanting it to run for you?

Shawn


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Perez
Sat May 10 12:38:45 PDT 2008


I would like to run a TV application (DVBViewer) and my own script.

As you can see on picture #3, the task scheduler doesn't start a simpl
message either if the computer is in hibernated state.

If the computer is on and I logged in, then all tasks starts in th
scheduled time what I set up.

I tried a lot of combinations of settings and I tried on an othe
computer.
The result was the same: tasks not run, just wakes up the PC fro
hibernation.

Pere

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Brink
Sat May 10 17:27:39 PDT 2008


Perez;708277 Wrote:
> I would like to run a TV application (DVBViewer) and my own script
>
> As you can see on picture #3, the task scheduler doesn't start a simpl
> message either if the computer is in hibernated state
>
> If the computer is on and I logged in, then all tasks starts in th
> scheduled time what I set up
>
> I tried a lot of combinations of settings and I tried on an othe
> computer
> The result was the same: tasks not run, just wakes up the PC fro
> hibernation
>
> Pere
>
>
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Perez

You might try having something else scheduled (EX: Disk Defragmenter
to wake the computer up say a minute before ro run, then have your tas
run a minute afterwards to see if it will run now since the computer i
already awake

Hope this helps
Shaw

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Perez
Sat May 10 23:36:22 PDT 2008


Brink;3725572 Wrote:
> Perez;708277 Wrote:
> > I would like to run a TV application (DVBViewer) and my own script.
> >
> > As you can see on picture #3, the task scheduler doesn't start
> simple
> > message either if the computer is in hibernated state.
> >
> > If the computer is on and I logged in, then all tasks starts in the
> > scheduled time what I set up.
> >
> > I tried a lot of combinations of settings and I tried on an other
> > computer.
> > The result was the same: tasks not run, just wakes up the PC from
> > hibernation.
> >
> > Perez
> >
> >
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> Perez,
>
> You might try having something else scheduled (EX: Disk Defragmenter)
> to wake the computer up say a minute before ro run, then have you
> task
> run a minute afterwards to see if it will run now since the compute
> is
> already awake.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
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>
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Hi,

Yes, this workaround is working. I tried it already. If I schedul
something else (EX: display a message), the PC wakes up at the time
set up for the message and if I schedule my application 1 minute afte
the message, it starts. So I have to set up 2 tasks to run 1. This i
so ... hmmm.....

The task scheduler worked for years on XP with no such bugs. I don'
understand why is Vista's scheduler doesn't do the same.
I like Vista because it's much faster then XP and has other good thing
but I really need this scheduling function. May there will be a hotfi
which solves this problem. I think I will set up a multiboot system (X
and Vista).

Thanks for help,

Pere

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Brink
Sun May 11 06:33:25 PDT 2008


Perez;708661 Wrote:
> Brink;3725572 Wrote:> > >
> > > Perez;708277 Wrote:
> > > simple
> > >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Forums
> > >
> > > Perez,
> > >
> > > You might try having something else scheduled (EX: Disk Defragmenter)
> > > to wake the computer up say a minute before ro run, then have your
> > > task
> > > run a minute afterwards to see if it will run now since the computer
> > > is
> > > already awake.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps,
> > > Shawn
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Brink
> > >
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> > > them.*
> > > '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64)
> > > *Please post feedback to help others.* > >
>
> Hi,
>
> Yes, this workaround is working. I tried it already. If I schedule
> something else (EX: display a message), the PC wakes up at the time I
> set up for the message and if I schedule my application 1 minute
> after
> the message, it starts. So I have to set up 2 tasks to run 1. This is
> so ... hmmm.....
>
> The task scheduler worked for years on XP with no such bugs. I don't
> understand why is Vista's scheduler doesn't do the same.
> I like Vista because it's much faster then XP and has other good
> things
> but I really need this scheduling function. May there will be a
> hotfix
> which solves this problem. I think I will set up a multiboot system
> (XP
> and Vista).
>
> Thanks for help,
>
> Perez
>
>
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Perez,

I'm glad at least the workaround lets you run the task, but I agree
it's a bit ridiculous to have to do it this way. I'm not an expert on
adding switches or commands in Task Scheduler, but it seems like some
"argument" (switch or command) is missing from the edit "Action" tab to
allow it to run properly without having the workaround. I wish I knew
what it would be, but that should be something to look into also.

Shawn


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jmm
Wed May 21 13:08:26 PDT 2008

was this issue ever solved? i have exactly the same problem tho i just
installed sp1...

"Brink" wrote:

>
> Perez;708661 Wrote:
> > Brink;3725572 Wrote:> > >
> > > > Perez;708277 Wrote:
> > > > simple
> > > >
> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > Forums
> > > >
> > > > Perez,
> > > >
> > > > You might try having something else scheduled (EX: Disk Defragmenter)
> > > > to wake the computer up say a minute before ro run, then have your
> > > > task
> > > > run a minute afterwards to see if it will run now since the computer
> > > > is
> > > > already awake.
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps,
> > > > Shawn
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
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> > > > them.*
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> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Yes, this workaround is working. I tried it already. If I schedule
> > something else (EX: display a message), the PC wakes up at the time I
> > set up for the message and if I schedule my application 1 minute
> > after
> > the message, it starts. So I have to set up 2 tasks to run 1. This is
> > so ... hmmm.....
> >
> > The task scheduler worked for years on XP with no such bugs. I don't
> > understand why is Vista's scheduler doesn't do the same.
> > I like Vista because it's much faster then XP and has other good
> > things
> > but I really need this scheduling function. May there will be a
> > hotfix
> > which solves this problem. I think I will set up a multiboot system
> > (XP
> > and Vista).
> >
> > Thanks for help,
> >
> > Perez
> >
> >
> > --
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>
> Perez,
>
> I'm glad at least the workaround lets you run the task, but I agree
> it's a bit ridiculous to have to do it this way. I'm not an expert on
> adding switches or commands in Task Scheduler, but it seems like some
> "argument" (switch or command) is missing from the edit "Action" tab to
> allow it to run properly without having the workaround. I wish I knew
> what it would be, but that should be something to look into also.
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
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>
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> them.*
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>

Brink
Wed May 21 13:46:44 PDT 2008


jmm;718497 Wrote:
> was this issue ever solved? i have exactly the same problem tho i jus
> installed sp1..
>
> "Brink" wrote

Hi Jmm

So far, we were only able it to get to work using the workaround o
having another task scheduled to run right before the problem task so i
will run properly

Hope this helps
Shaw

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jmm
Thu May 22 00:52:04 PDT 2008

The problem with this workaround is that you have to click OK on the message
window before the next action can take place...
Do you know a script to tell the computer to wait a few seconds (instead of
the message display) before the desired action starts? (this would help me
because the desired action involves an internet connection, and after waking
up the machine needs a little time to establish the connection)
ps: is microsoft aware of the problem?

"Brink" wrote:

>
> jmm;718497 Wrote:
> > was this issue ever solved? i have exactly the same problem tho i just
> > installed sp1...
> >
> > "Brink" wrote:
>
> Hi Jmm,
>
> So far, we were only able it to get to work using the workaround of
> having another task scheduled to run right before the problem task so it
> will run properly.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Shawn
>
>
> --
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Brink
Thu May 22 09:28:36 PDT 2008


jmm;719071 Wrote:
> The problem with this workaround is that you have to click OK on th
> messag
> window before the next action can take place..
> Do you know a script to tell the computer to wait a few second
> (instead o
> the message display) before the desired action starts? (this would hel
> m
> because the desired action involves an internet connection, and afte
> wakin
> up the machine needs a little time to establish the connection
> ps: is microsoft aware of the problem
>
> "Brink" wrote

Jmm

I'm afraid that I do not know of a solution for this

Sorry
Shaw

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Perez
Fri May 30 22:43:14 PDT 2008


jmm;3752822 Wrote:
> 1. The problem with this workaround is that you have to click OK on the
> message
> window before the next action can take place...
>
> 2. Do you know a script to tell the computer to wait a few seconds
> (instead of
> the message display) before the desired action starts?
>
>


1. You don't have to click OK, because that message doesn't display at
all, it just wakes up the PC from hibernation (or from sleep mode).

That was the original problem, Vista doesn't run any scheduled task
(even to display a simple message) if the PC is in hibernation and the
task is set up to wake up the PC to run task.

2. Download AutoIt and you can write your own script.

http://www.autoitscript.com/cgi-bin/getfile.pl?autoit3/autoit-v3-setup.exe

Information about AutoIt:

http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/


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njnitehawk
Sat May 31 03:45:08 PDT 2008


brink;

my biggest problem when i do create a task

is finding the correct "program/script" path

this is what i do:

i run the program then hit crtl/alt/delete

go to task manager and find the exe program running the program

i want to setup the task for

is there a better way


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Brink
Sat May 31 04:07:42 PDT 2008


Hi Njnitehawk

You can also use these free programs to trace items

Process Explorer
'Process Explorer
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

and

Process Monitor
'Process Monitor
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

Hope this helps
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