Windows 10: Run shortcut as a scheduled task.

Run shortcut as a scheduled task sounds simple but for the life of me I just can't get this one shortcut to work in the scheduler.
This shortcut is for the PrivateInternetAccess VPN app (V0.82) to run from a fixed location.

I have a shortcut with these details...
Target: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin\rubyw.exe" ..\src\build\windows\pia_manager\bin\run.rb --run
Start In: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin"

Now if I run this shortcut I get the UAC prompt and then the app runs and the VPN is setup and connects.

So to avoid the UAC prompt, I am wanting to set this shortcut up as a shedulaed task so it can run on startup/login etc.

So, I create the task in the scheduler but no matter what I try it just does not run.
I have tried..
Program/script: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin\rubyw.exe"
Add Arguments: ..\src\build\windows\pia_manager\bin\run.rb --run
Start In: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin"

also

Program/script: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin\rubyw.exe"
Add Arguments: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\src\build\windows\pia_manager\bin\run.rb" --run
Start In: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin"

also

Program/script: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\bin\rubyw.exe"
Add Arguments: "run.rb" --run
Start In: "C:\Program Files\pia_manager\src\build\windows\pia_manager\bin"

plus other varations. Now I know you can not really trym this out yourself unless you PIA VPN installed but is there anything wrong with how the task is setup in the schedular or any reason you can see why it might not work through a shedulaed task.#

Thanks

:)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Cannot schedule a task with Task Scheduler - error 2147942403

Hi,

I suggest you to check the below settings and check fi it helps.

• In task scheduler, click on the scheduled job properties > then settings.
• In the last listed option: "If the task is already running, the following rule applies:"
• Select "Stop the existing instance" from the drop down list.
• Save and Exit. Then check whether the task is running or not.

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.