password in scheduled task

[Vicky]

I ahve disk defrag set up to run in scheduled task, but it
keeps saying I have a incorrect password. I am the adm of
this computer and do not have a password. How can I fix
this?

 

[Colin Painter]

You must use a password on the account that schedules the task. This is a
known "feature".

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
You must use a password on the account that schedules the task. This is a
known "feature".


how?

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[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
You must use a password on the account that schedules the task. This is a
known "feature".




.
How do I use a password of the account that schedules the

task. I do not understand.

 

[Colin Painter]

It appears that you responded further on this with...

"How do I use a password of the account that schedules the
task. I do not understand."

Let's say you are logged in as you and you want the task to run as you then
your account must have a password or the task will never run. So, from
Control Panel go into User Accounts and set a password for your account. Log
out and in as you to check that the password is set up and then create the
task. During the task creation you supply your password and then the task
should start at the appointed time.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I ahve disk defrag set up to run in scheduled task, but it
keeps saying I have a incorrect password. I am the adm of
this computer and do not have a password.

Task scheduling only works if the logon has a password. This limitation
can be turned off for XP Pro by Admin Tools - Local Security Policy, and
in Local Policies - Security Options, look for 'Accounts - Limit local
account use of blank passwords' (the third item, double click and set as
Disabled.

For Home, look for a fix on Kelly's site in
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks2.htm
in General Tweaks - Run Scheduled task WO Password (near the bottom)