Windows 10: Will the job scheduled in Windows Task Scheduler continue to run if the password of the...

We have windows task scheduler job that is running inside a VM. The job doesn't access any network resources, and it just makes api call. We are running the job every 20 mins using Windows task scheduler. The job was configured with these options below using a service account1 Run whether user is logged-on or not -> Do not store password. The Task will have access to local resourcesNow the question is if the job will continue to run if the password of the service account expires or changes?Our thought is that password change will not and should not have any impact and we are not accessin

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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.

 

Detect scheduled job

You must click on the "Task Scheduler Library" line on the left to see the tasks. There are dozens of them!

 

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.