Scheduled Tasks

[Guest]

Hello - I am new to Windows XP. In the past I have always used the Scheduled
Tasks for my disk cleanup, disk defrag, etc. Now when I go to set it up in
Windows XP it keeps prompting me for the account user password. We've never
set one up since it's just me and my husband using this computer. I have
clicked on create a new password and it still says access denied. Is there
some other location I should be in to set up this password it is requiring?

 

[Taurarian Constellation]

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Tasks May Not Run If a User Has Changed the Account Name
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303014

Task Scheduler Does Not Run Tasks When "Run As" User Account Has No Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311119

For WinXP Home
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line #67 - Run Scheduled tasks without PW – Home -

For WinXP Pro
Open the Control Panel - Admin Tasks - Local Security Policy.
In Local Policies - Security options, double click in the right pane on Accounts:
Limit local account use of blank passwords and set to disabled