Windows 10: Suspicious task in task scheduler

Edgar Kozlovski · Nov 29, 2020

Recently I found a task in task scheduler that I didn't saw earlier, it named PostponeDeviceSetupToast_S-1-5-21-571410128-3262932422-3363705117-1000_0 and author is Microsoft Corporation, actions is Custom Handler. I don't know what it is and what it do and didn't found anything in the internet.

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Pawan Dhondiyal · Nov 29, 2020

Task Scheduler with error message The selected task »CreateChoiceProcessTask« no longer exists

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

I suggest you to clear the task from Task Scheduler using the below steps and check if the issue still persists.

Steps:-

Type Task Scheduler on Search bar.

Click on Task Scheduler Library.

Select the particular task and right click on it.

Select End.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Monica Cam · Nov 29, 2020

Window's Task Scheduler Not Running

Hi,

To assist you better, kindly provide us more details by answering the following questions:

Have you tried recreating the task? If so, are you getting the same issue?

Have you tried creating a new task?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you ensure that the Task Scheduler is running. You can verify if the service is running by following these steps:

Press Windows key + R on your keyboard.

Type services.msc and hit Enter.

Under Services (Local), make sure that the Task Scheduler service's status is
Started or Enabled.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

Karthicka_R · Nov 29, 2020

Cannot schedule a task with Task Scheduler - error 2147942403

Hi,

I suggest you to check the below settings and check fi it helps.

In task scheduler, click on the scheduled job properties > then settings.

In the last listed option: "If the task is already running, the following rule applies:"

Select "Stop the existing instance" from the drop down list.

Save and Exit. Then check whether the task is running or not.

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

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