Windows 10: Windows Task Scheduler Asks for User Name and Password

Discus and support Windows Task Scheduler Asks for User Name and Password in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi, I'm trying to run a node.js script on a regular basis. I'm following a tutorial on how to do so and everything was going well until I got an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by npfeiff, Mar 2, 2021.

  1. npfeiff Win User

    Windows Task Scheduler Asks for User Name and Password


    Hi, I'm trying to run a node.js script on a regular basis. I'm following a tutorial on how to do so and everything was going well until I got an unexpected popup. From further deduction, when I check this box:

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    I am then prompted with this message when trying to save the task:

    Windows Task Scheduler Asks for User Name and Password 88171149-f616-46f4-b028-3747ac86b5f0?upload=true.png

    I have no clue which account to choose and what the password would be.

    Any help is appreciated, thank you.

    :)
     
    npfeiff, Mar 2, 2021
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  2. surfing69 Win User

    Task Scheduler asking for password ?

    this is completely baffling.

    Why should i be asked to provide a user name and password when I am already logged in as the administrator?

    I tried to change certain properties of teh Macrium schedule in Task scheduler but it kept asking for login details. The properties said for it to run whether or not the user was logged in or not - screen shots below


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    Every time i try and change something in these screens I am asked for a username/password but apart from the fact that I think I should not be asked for these details. I cannot find the right combination that grants me access. I have tried my User account
    email address and password and/or PIN but these dont work.

    I have come across many articles on the internet about changing properties of tasks in Task scheduler but none of them have mentioned anything about being pressed for login details.

    Very curious.

    I even created a dummy task in task scheduler using my user name + password but when I tried to edit the properties I was asked for login details. Why?

    Is this another peculiarity of windows 10??
     
    surfing69, Mar 3, 2021
    #2
  3. surfing69 Win User
    Task Scheduler asking for password ?

    I wanted to change a property of a task in Task Scheduler but I was asked to input user name and password.


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    I only have one machine and I am the administrator so I don't understand. However i did try and use the email address and password for my User account but this failed . Also tried the PIN and this also failed

    I suspect the reason for this is that the scheduler is set to SYSTEM as user account - dont know how to change this (alyhi this may not be possible???)

    Help anyone?
     
    surfing69, Mar 3, 2021
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  4. Windows Task Scheduler Asks for User Name and Password

    Task scheduler not working anymore.

    Hello,

    System file corruption is one of the possible reasons why you are encountering issues with the Task Scheduler in Windows 10. To better assist you, we need the answers to the following questions:

    • Have you tried setting a schedule to
      defragment
      your hard drive?
    • Did you make any changes on your computer prior to this issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest creating a new user account and see if you will still encounter the same issue with the Task Scheduler. To do this, simply follow the steps below;


    • Select the Start button, then select Settings > Accounts > Family & other people > Add
      someone else to this PC
      .

    • Type a user name, password, password hint, and then select Next.

    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Jefferson Ore, Mar 3, 2021
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