Windows 10: How to run an EXE within Task Scheduler on Windows 10?

I have an Application, an EXE, that would close a single window of File Explorer every time it runs, however, setting Task Scheduler to run it, it does not run, It remains within "Running" indefinitely without actually running the exe.A solution is to set the task to "Run only when user is logged on", however this creates command prompt windows, which are unoptimal.Suggestions to solve this issue are needed, thanks in advance.

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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.

 

Windows 10 Task Scheduler: schedule to run an .exe file

Hello,

I would like to schedule a task to run an .exe file daily, the .exe file is generated by python scripts

after opening the Task scheduler,

in General tab: Run whether user is logged on or not (checked)

Run with hightest pivileges (checked)

Configure for Windows 10

in Trigger tab: I chose the right time

in Action tab: I typed in C:\Users\Lawrence\Dropbox\test.exe in program/script

in Conditions tab and Settings tab: I chose the right checkboxes as I have run some tasks before

I dont' know how should I set the setting in Action tab. Any thoughts? thank you very much.

Lawrence

 

Unable to run Task Scheduler

Hello Varun,

Let's determine the cause of the issue. To get started, I'd like to get the following information:

• Is this your first time to encounter this issue? If so, did you make any changes to your computer's configuration prior to this?
• Are you getting any error messages?
• Can you also please confirm the current build of your Windows 10?
  
  (Type winver into the Cortana search box, then hit
  Enter.)

Meanwhile, I suggest that you try starting the Task Scheduler through command line. To do so, please follow these steps:

• Open Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type this net start task scheduler and hit Enter.

We're looking forward to your response.