Password vs task scheduler

[Russ]

Is there a way to get the task scheduler to work without
having to assign a password to my user name and the tasks?
I get numerous power outages and the respective reboots
obviously wait for password input. Since I am not home
most of the time, my computer is off line until I
manually enter the password. I eliminated my password
but then the task scheduler doesn't work.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:

"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

You should consider purchasing a battery powered backup unit:
http://www.apcc.com/products/

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Is there a way to get the task scheduler to work without
| having to assign a password to my user name and the tasks?
| I get numerous power outages and the respective reboots
| obviously wait for password input. Since I am not home
| most of the time, my computer is off line until I
| manually enter the password. I eliminated my password
| but then the task scheduler doesn't work.