Windows 10: Create a scheduled task with PowerShell

Hello Microsoft team,


I would like to create a scheduled task to restart PC on a daily basis. This would be run on a multiple devices running Windows 10.


I think it's pretty handy to have it as a script via PowerShell ISE so I don't have to always create a tasks in all devices separately.


Could you please give me a hand with it?

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PowerShell randomly poping-up in tool bar

Hello,

Just to verify, do you have any scheduled tasks that uses Powershell? Scheduled tasks makes Powershell window appear periodically on your computer, therefore we suggest that you check the Task Scheduler. Here are the steps:

• Click on Start.
• In the search bar, type Task Scheduler and click on
  
  Task Scheduler in the results.
• Under Active Tasks, check for any tasks that use Powershell and the scheduled time.

If the issue still persist, we suggest that you run a Windows Defender scan to see if it will pick up any malware that the first scan missed.

Let us know the outcome.

 

How to "translate" a CMD scheduled task into a Powershell scheduled task?

I have a scheduled Task where an Admin Command Prompt opens up and runs SFC and DISM. Here are the actions I entered in the "Action" tab of Task Scheduler:

Program/script: %windir%\system32\cmd.exe

Add Arguments (optional) /k Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup&&sfc/scannow&&Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth&&sfc/scannow

I tried to run exactly the same scheduled task now on Powershell but with no luck. What do I need to do to "translate" this from CMD into Powershell in the Task Scheduler?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

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.