Windows 10: Cannot find script file 1.vbs

I keep on receiving a Windows script file error saying


Cannot find script file "C:\ProgramData\Windows\profile\1.vbs"


I have run a malware scan multiple times but i still keep on getting this error.

:)

 

Running a VB Script File Using Windows 10 Task Scheduler

You can invoke VB scripts through the Task Scheduler, same as batch files or .exe files. What problem do you actually have? What is the script you run? Is it supposed to be interactive?

There is little difference between cscript.exe and wscript.exe. When you run cscript.exe you will open a black Command Processor window (cmd.exe). With wscript.exe you won't. Furthermore, the instruction wscript.echo will do different things:

• Under cscript.exe: Write a line of text in the Command Processor window.
• Under wscript.exe: Generate message box.

This difference is important for scripts being invoked by the Task Scheduler.

 

Running a VB Script File Using Windows 10 Task Scheduler

Community Members,

Using VB Script which I started learning, I wrote a simple vbs file. I want Windows 10 Task Scheduler to run the VB Script file.

First, the VB Script program works manually. It runs perfectly and does what the program says.

I have tried on several occasions to have Window 10 Task Scheduler to fire off the program on a given date and time. I have surfed the web and read numerous questions about people who have had the same problem. All the settings that need to be set, highest
priority, run when computer is on or off,

the user and etc. I do not understand if I am the single user of the computer, in essence the admin, then why would this be an issue.

I have read about using a batch file, tried that and failed. There was some advice about using "wscript or cscript" which I do not understand why.

I am looking for some help to get my vbs file to run on a scheduled date and time. After reading all about the problem on the web, I am really confused.

I am look for a simple solution. It cannot be that hard to make a vbs file run on a given date and time.

Any help to a confused programmer would be greatly appreciated.

 

Running a VB Script File Using Windows 10 Task Scheduler

Congratulations!

Your account name does indeed have an embedded space.

You can now use the Task Scheduler to run FNL2.vbs.

The .xml file you posted looks fine, except for the name of the script file.

Conclusion. There is something wrong with John's PC. His VB Scripts run fine at the Command Prompt, whether invoked directly, with cscript.exe or with wscript.exe. However, when invoked through the Task
Scheduler they will only work when invoked explicitly with cscript.exe.