Windows 10: Tasks scheduler stops unexpected on switch to battery

Hi,


I have an serious problem on all laptops, running Windows 10 pro or home current version 2004


I have created several scheduled tasks, triggered at startup and running under an administrator account, regardless the user is logged on or not.


The task is configured to start always, thus even if working on battery or on AC power. The task must run always. However, if the AC power is disconnected, all tasks are stopped. The task history displays "Task stopped, because switched to battery".


This must not happen. I must be able while working, to move to another locations, without having to restart the computer to get important tasks running again. It looks like a bug or design error. Whatever, I did noting wrong configuring those tasks, and it happens on all laptops i tried.


Kind regards,

Ruud Uphoff

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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.

 

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.

 

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