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Windows task scheduler: when using the "repeat task every" option, I can't prevent the scheduler to trigger script execution when resuming from sleep
Using Windows task scheduler, I want to trigger script execution each hours (for instance at 20h15, 21h15, 22h15 etc...) when the computer is awake but NOT when it is in sleep/hibernate mode. When the ...
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how do I send an HTTP request when my pc goes to sleep or shutsdown
I am trying to set up a system where when my pc goes to sleep or shutsdown it sends an HTTP request to a raspberry pi on my local network which then performs some actions. Currently I have written a ...
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Automatically Open a File when A certain directory is opened in Windows Explorer
Is it possible to open a certain text file or a file with specific extension, when I open a particular directory in Windows Explorer in Windows 10?
Here is one possible scenario for this request:
I ...
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Windows task scheduler not calling the script when trigger is true
I have scheduled the in-built windows task scheduler to run python code every day, the trigger time is 11.14 AM. The thing is, I told the scheduler to run cmd and invoke the keywords python pathtofile....
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Win 10 - Task scheduler not running when specifying a domain account as local admin
I have a gpo that adds a domain account to be a member of the local administrator group on a domain joined pc. I can see the user is part of that group, and have the task scheduler set to run whether ...
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Windows task scheduler website opener
Yes I know this has been handled in various threads dating back to 2012 and such, but hear me out please.
I've seen multiple methodologies for opening a web page in task scheduler varying from
using a ...
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Allowing non-admin users to trigger Task Scheduler task via shortcut
I have a piece of software that can only be licensed under the current user, and I need to have it available on a lab machine where I don't know who will be logging in. I have a script that runs in ...
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Create Task Scheduler adding wake computer condition using batch script
I have a batch script to create a task scheduler but I want to add the condition to WAKE THIS COMPUTER TO RUN THIS TASK. The purpose of this task is the wake the computer from sleep mode. I have ...
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Running a program before Windows login (Task Scheduler fails to execute)
I'd like to run a small *.exe written in AutoHotkey before the Windows user logon.
I created a scheduled task for this, but it doesn't seem to work. In the task scheduler it reads "The last run ...
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running Process Explorer as administrator at log on of non-admin account
I have tried to achieve a supposedly simple task of running Process Explorer with administrator rights (to show all processes) when logging on as normal user on my Win10 Pro 21H1 system. It proved to ...
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How can I schedule only Windows Defender to update itself the moment updates come out?
I schedule Windows updates according to my convenience. I would, however, like Windows Defender to automatically update itself the moment updates are released or at least be able to schedule Windows ...
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Powershell script does not get executed by Task Scheduler
I have a simple Powershell script (ps1 file) that clears the contents of a existing file, and then appends date and status of a service to the file:
Clear-Content \\MyDomain\Homes\Usr\MyUser\"...
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Running a Script in Foreground Without Login at Boot Windows10
I am trying to run a programme (t-rex, mining soft) which runs in the cmd indefinitely.
I want to run it at boot without login.
I have got it to run without any problems by scheduling a bat file, but ...
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Windows Task Scheduler: Schedule task to run after reboot after 30 days
In Window 10, I want to schedule a task to run after 30 days but only after reboot (at startup)
I cannot combine these 2 triggers i.e. it should run when the system is rebooted after every 30 days.
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How to run a program with administrator privileges on user login under Windows 10 Pro?
I would like to run a task to monitor CPU temperature while I am logged into my regular working account, which does not have admin privileges. However, admin privileges are required to read the CPU ...
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