Windows 10: Problem with Task Running at Logon

Discus and support Problem with Task Running at Logon in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I setup a task to run when I logon. However, this task runs at startup. I have it set to run only when a certain user (me) logs in, but it runs at... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by W Northrup, Oct 16, 2019.

  1. W NORTHRUP
    W Northrup Win User

    Problem with Task Running at Logon


    I setup a task to run when I logon. However, this task runs at startup. I have it set to run only when a certain user (me) logs in, but it runs at startup no matter what. The task uses power shell to mount a .VHDX virtual drive.

    :)
     
    W Northrup, Oct 16, 2019
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  2. JKH239WTF
    jkh239WTF Win User

    List all tasks triggered by logon

    After logon there are MANY background update tasks (adobe, AV, MBAM, chrome, etc). I'm trying to determine how to list ALL tasks that are triggered by logon. Thanks in advance.
     
    jkh239WTF, Oct 16, 2019
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  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    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.
     
    Monica Cam, Oct 16, 2019
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  4. MARCINMROWIEC
    MarcinMrowiec Win User

    Problem with Task Running at Logon

    Scheduled tasks run with elevated privileges can't access stored Windows credentials

    It seems that after Creators update scheduled tasks run with elevated privileges ('run with highest privileges' option) can't access stored Windows credentials. Is that a bug or an intentional change and is there a recommended workaround?

    Here's one way to reproduce the behaviour:

    • Start Credential Manger and add some Windows share credentials.
    • In a console window type 'cmdkey /list', which should list the added credentials
    • Create a task in a task manager:
      • Trigger: on user logon
      • Action: run cmd.exe
      • Tick the 'run with highest privileges' option
    • Reboot the machine and log in
    • In the console window (let's call it 'console 1') opened from the scheduled task type 'cmdkey /list'. This most likely won't display the credentials added in step 1 and properly listed in step 2. ->
      This looks like a bug
    • Now, without closing 'console 1' open another console window as an administrator (let's call it 'console 2') and type 'cmdkey /list'. This will properly list credentials added in step 1.
    • Switch to 'console 1' and type 'cmdkey /list' again. This time the credentials are listed properly, unlike in step 5. It looks like an access to Windows credentials was somehow 'unlocked' by step 6.
     
    MarcinMrowiec, Oct 16, 2019
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