Windows 10: Scheduled task doesn't work when Windows is locked

I have an odd request. I have my PC at work automated to backup everything on it every day at the same time, but I have it set to do so after I've closed all my programs and left. Reason is I also have it backing up my locally stored Outlook files, but the backup fails as long as Outlook is running. I leave at 5:00, the backup starts at 5:15, and then I also created a scheduled task to log Windows out at 5:30 ("c:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe" in the Program/script box and "-l" in the Add arguments box). I like it logged out so when I come in the next morning, I have to open a number of programs, and I have scheduled tasks at logon to open all of these programs for me. My issue is I lock my PC at 5:00 right before I leave. I've noticed when I do this the log off task simply fails. It works fine when unlocked, but not when locked. I could just turn off auto lock but I like it to be locked when I'm not near it and I usually do lock it myself manually but sometimes I forget. This is strange since even though it's locked, it's technically still logged on. The only thing I tried is setting the task to "run whether user is logged in or not" but that makes the task stop working completely, when I try to run it, it just does nothing. Does anybody know if there's a workaround to make it work when the screen is locked?

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Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

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I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

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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.

 

Task Scheduler with error message The selected task »CreateChoiceProcessTask« no longer exists

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

I suggest you to clear the task from Task Scheduler using the below steps and check if the issue still persists.

Steps:-

• Type Task Scheduler on Search bar.
• Click on Task Scheduler Library.
• Select the particular task and right click on it.
• Select End.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.