Windows 10: Activate task scheduler based on open application?

Hi All,

I was wondering if it would be possible for task scheduler to perform the following since I wasn't able to find my answer anywhere else.

1. Search for open/running application
2. If specific application is open, trigger copy files from directory into specific directory.
3. Run copy/overwrite every 15/30 minutes
4. Stop when application is closed

For example, I'm trying to back up my game save and I would like task scheduler to only activate when the specified game is open to trigger the backup event.

Most of the selections in task scheduler don't include specific application criterias based on what I've tested.

Thank you!

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

The Steps which resolve this problem on my computer :

• Type Task Scheduler on Search bar.
• Open Task Scheduler
• Navigate in the Task Scheduler Library (Nothing else !!!)

And the message deseapear and I can create a task !!!

 

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.

 

Task scheduler

No errors found by each suggestion. May have to do a clean install unless someone has a different solution