Windows 10: Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation

Discus and support Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; I have set up the following in Task Scheduler:- [img] However it does not work! Any ideas anyone? PS: How can I enable history? 31873 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015.

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  1. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation


    I have set up the following in Task Scheduler:-

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation [​IMG]




    However it does not work!

    Any ideas anyone?

    PS: How can I enable history?

    :)
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015
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  2. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User

    Setting a task trigger to create a daily System Restore point

    This should help.

    How To Create A Daily Restore Point Using Task Scheduler In Windows (All Versions)?

    http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/create-daily-restore-point-task-scheduler-script/

    (the script referenced in the above page skips creating Restore points if a recent one exists, created in the last 24 hrs. To force creation of restore point anyway, edit the script and change the value for "i24hrsLimit" to 0. the above article has full
    details.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Nov 28, 2015
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  3. LINNEY
    Linney Win User
    Setting a task trigger to create a daily System Restore point

    Scheduling System Restore Point Creation

    Scheduling System Restore Point Creation - Windows 10 Forums

    You might be able to adapt this guide to work in Windows 10 but it is a little bit different.

    Change How Often System Restore Creates Restore Points in Windows 7 or Vista

    http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...tore-creates-restore-points-in-windows-vista/

    Restore Point Creator For Windows 10

    Restore Point Creator For Windows 10

    If you know how it is done manually then something like these may come in handy.

    AutoIt-- Freeware:

    AutoIt Scripting Language - AutoIt

    AutoHotkey

    AutoHotkey

    How to start and create basic tasks with Task Scheduler

    How to start and create basic tasks with Task Scheduler | Digital Citizen
     
    Linney, Nov 28, 2015
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation

    Hi, presumably you have ensured that system restore is enabled (it's disabled by default in Win 10). Forgive the obvious question..*Smile

    From Shawn's tutorial on this in eightforums I noted:


    • System Restore in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 creates a scheduled restore point only if no other restore points have been created in the last 7 days.


    Maybe that applies in '10.

    I remember there's a task that looks as if it should do this, and I went through exactly what you've done, then found it doesn't. whether this is it, I can't recall.

    The definitive solution which I've used for a long time is to install a small utility by Shawn and set up my own task.
    System Restore Point Shortcut - Windows 7 Help Forums

    I've noted that MS seems to now not create restore points before updates.. and seen that comment elsewhere..
     
    dalchina, Nov 28, 2015
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  5. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User
    Thanks Dalchina.

    I've tried Shawn's utility. It doesn't seem to work on Windows 10.
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015
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  6. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    Strange- it works for me.. can you confirm you have system restore enabled?
     
    dalchina, Nov 28, 2015
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  7. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User
    Yes it is enabled.
    I have just checked the content of one of the script files and it looks like it does not contain support for Windows 10:-
    If instr(objOS.Caption, "Windows 8") Then
    GetOS = "Windows 8"
    elseIf instr(objOS.Caption, "Windows 7") Then
    GetOS = "Windows 7"
    elseIf instr(objOS.Caption, "Vista") Then
    GetOS = "Windows Vista"
    elseIf instr(objOS.Caption, "Windows XP") Then
    GetOS = "Windows XP"
    End If

    Did you modify the files from the Windows 7 forum, or is there a newer version?
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015
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  8. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation

    PS:

    I've found the Windows 10 version. *Smile
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015
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  9. M4V3R1CK
    M4v3r1ck Win User
    Care to share link? THNX!!!

    Cheers
     
    M4v3r1ck, Nov 28, 2015
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  10. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    Excellent.. I was struggling to find it again...
     
    dalchina, Nov 28, 2015
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  11. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User
    Hairy Scot, Nov 28, 2015
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  12. M4V3R1CK
    M4v3r1ck Win User
    M4v3r1ck, Nov 28, 2015
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  13. MATTFROMOZ
    mattfromoz Win User

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation

    mattfromoz, Nov 29, 2015
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  14. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User
    I tried this in task scheduler:-

    Task Scheduler fails to schedule Restore Point Creation [​IMG]


    works if I select RUN in the Task Scheduler window.
    Will give it some time to ensure that the triggers work and then I'll report back.
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 29, 2015
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  15. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User
    Works with time triggers but not with startup trigger.
     
    Hairy Scot, Nov 29, 2015
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