problem with task scheduler

M

michelle

HI everybody, can somebody advise me on why I couldn't get
my task scheduler to work?
I use the wizard to configure the schedule and double
check on the timing and dates. It keeps asking me for log
on and password. I have only one account on my computer
and it has no password. I wonder by leaving the password
blank is the problem why it is not working. Can somebody
please advise? Ta
 
K

Kelly

Hi Michelle,

A scheduled task can be run without passwords:

For Pro: Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Local Security
Policy/Local Policies/Security options. In the right hand pane (third down).

Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only.
This is enabled by default, disable it.

For Home: Run Scheduled Task without a Password (Line 67)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315231

If this isn't the case, there are other workarounds. Good luck!
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