How set up a Scheduled Task?

[Bobby77501]

I've tried to set up a scheduled task (Norton Live Update) - but can't get
it to run. So I set up Microsoft Word to run (thinking it would be easy) -
but it doesn't run either. However, Norton One Button Checkup runs (it is
set up by Norton when you install Norton System Works). Can someone help me
please?

Bobby

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

When you run a Scheduled Task, the account used to run it must have a
password.

 

[Bobby77501]

Since the PC is a notebook and I'm the only user, I don't use a password.
Also, Norton One Button Update runs with a schedule without a password. I
don't understand why I need one. Please explain. Thanks......

Bobby

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Norton's utility may run in the background, not as a Scheduled Task.

 

[John]

You don't have to have a password. I think the program has to be a stand
alone app
in order to run? I'm not sure the only thing I use the scheduler for is auto
shut down in
the am and pm

John

 

[Bobby77501]

No, Norton's Utility is in the list of Scheduled Tasks.

Bobby

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Then they know of a work around that I don't. The only way to run Scheduled
Tasks without a password requires allowing blank passwords to be used for
other than a console logon, which opens up a variety of security holes that
could be exploited to hack into your system.