Windows 10: Task Scheduler - Idle Condition Not Honored

This should be pretty simple but really has me stumped. I have a scheduled task that is specified to only run if the computer is idle for 50 minutes. This works on Windows 7, but on Windows 10 it never honors the idle condition. It always runs immediately. This happens on multiple Windows 10 machines, but never on Windows 7 ones. Any idea what might be wrong?




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Scheduled Task To Run On Idle Triggers Way Too Soon


I suspect reading the trigger settings at face value leads to the wrong expectation. I.e. it's misleading.

See:
windows - Task scheduler - What is ? - Super User
- likely to leave you wanting a cup of coffee/beer/etc

Idle Triggers for Task Scheduler 1.0 | Microsoft Docs
This makes you ponder the definition of 'idle'.

More (from the links on the left of that):
Task Idle Conditions | Microsoft Docs

 

Scheduled Task To Run On Idle Triggers Way Too Soon

All of that makes my head spin. Really, what's the best way to get something to execute anytime during the day only if the PC has been idle for one hour?

 

Task Scheduler crashed

Hi,

I have no issue creating new Task schedule. The issue arises when I either,

• Edit a task, or
• View the task and click the "Conditions" tab.