How to create a Task using the Task Scheduler?

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How to create a Task using the Task Scheduler?

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Take the following steps to create a task using the Task Scheduler:

1. To launch the Task Scheduler, click on Start>All programs>Accessories>System tools>Task Scheduler


2. The UAC prompt appears (to get credentials). Respond to this prompt to launch the Task Scheduler.





3. In the Task Scheduler, click on Create Task in the right pane.



4. In the General tab of the Create Task, type the name of the task and set other settings.





5. Click on the Triggers tab of the Create Task dialog box, and click the New button to configure a trigger to run the task.





6. A New Trigger Window appears, set all the parameters.




Note: If a user does not configure a trigger, the task will not run.


7. Click the Actions tab of the Create Task, and click the New button.





8. A New Action Window appears, choose one action from the drop down menu such as Start a program, Send an e-mail, or Display a message.




Note: If a user does not create an action, nothing will happen when the event is triggered.


9. Click the Conditions tab of the Create Task dialog box, set the settings, and click the OK button to create the task.

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