Windows 10: What are the scheduled tasks?

Discus and support What are the scheduled tasks? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, I recently discovered that there was a virus on my laptop. I seem to have deleted everything safely, but I wondered if all the scheduled tasks were... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Marina Melnikova, May 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM.

  1. What are the scheduled tasks?


    Hi, I recently discovered that there was a virus on my laptop. I seem to have deleted everything safely, but I wondered if all the scheduled tasks were deleted. Below is a screenshot of what tasks I have now. There are several of them for OneDrive and MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTask, I don't understand if they are all needed

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    Marina Melnikova, May 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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  2. 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.
     
    Pawan Dhondiyal, May 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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  3. 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.
     
  4. What are the scheduled tasks?

    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.
     
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