task scheduler

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Kaja

Hi, hope someone can help me on this Running Windows Vista Home Premium as my
OS I am trying to schedule the following tasks:disk cleanup, Disk
defragmenter, and system file checker. When I go into the control panel and
select create basic task it tells me to name the task and give a brief
description so I do. Then i get to a section where it asks me to pick a
program and so I hit browse but all I saw were programs on my computer. How
do I find and select disc cleanup, disk defragmenter and system file checker
as a task? I am novice so please give mwe simple step by step instructions.
Any help would be aprreciated.
Kaja
 
Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
worry about those issues. You can try it FREE
for ninety (90) days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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Hi, hope someone can help me on this Running Windows Vista Home Premium as my
OS I am trying to schedule the following tasks:disk cleanup, Disk
defragmenter, and system file checker. When I go into the control panel and
select create basic task it tells me to name the task and give a brief
description so I do. Then i get to a section where it asks me to pick a
program and so I hit browse but all I saw were programs on my computer. How
do I find and select disc cleanup, disk defragmenter and system file checker
as a task? I am novice so please give mwe simple step by step instructions.
Any help would be aprreciated.
Kaja
 
A security program(if you call Onecare a security program, lol), does NOT
take the place of routine computer maintenance.

You are an MVP?
I don't think so!
 
All-in-one protection and maintenance:

In one convenient package, Windows Live OneCare helps protect
your computer, uses its optimization features to keep your PC running
at its speediest, and even regularly backs up your important files:

Protection Plus uses antivirus and antispyware scanners,
a managed two-way firewall, and integrated anti-phishing
technology to protect your computer from viruses, worms,
Trojan horses, hackers, phishing, and other threats. It runs
continuously, but you can scan individual files and folders
for viruses on demand simply by right-clicking them.
You can even scan attachments you receive via Windows Live
Messenger or MSN Messenger.

Performance Plus regularly defragments your hard disk,
removes any unnecessary files that may clog your computer,
and helps ensure important security updates from Microsoft
are installed efficiently and on time.

Backup and Restore regularly copies your important files and
settings to CD, DVD, external hard disk, network drive, or other
data-storage device.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

---------------------------------------------------------------

A security program(if you call Onecare a security program, lol), does NOT
take the place of routine computer maintenance.

You are an MVP?
I don't think so!
 
You are a notorious SPAMMER

And GENUINE MVPs here write that Windows LiveOneCare is NOT recommended to
use with Vista.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


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In-between all the flames between Frisch and Murphy, no one replied to
Kaja's problem.
To run Disc cleanup and disc defrag; do this:
Start/Programs/Accessories/Syst Tools/Disc cleanup; likewise Defrag in same
list.
To run error check:
My computer/right click your HD/properties/Tools.
Check box for Error check also indicate 'fix errors. Restart your comp and
error check will run; takes 30-40mintes; be patient.
Bob H.
 
Ok between all the flames the question was misunderstood. Let me make it
cleare. I know how to maintain Vista manually with scandisc, etc. What I
want to do is schudele it as a task and schedule defrag and error checker.
When I click create basic task and browse I see a list of programs but not
scandisk, defrag or error checking. How do I find those and schedule them as
tasks?
Kaja
 
Ok between all the flames the question was misunderstood. Let me make it
cleare. I know how to maintain Vista manually with scandisc, etc. What I
want to do is schudele it as a task and schedule defrag and error checker.
When I click create basic task and browse I see a list of programs but not
scandisk, defrag or error checking. How do I find those and schedule them as
tasks?
Click to expand...

You can ONLY schedule defragging. In the "start search" box, type
DEFRAG and look for the option to set the schedule.

The other - it's not "scandisk", it's CHKDSK - has to be run after a
restart.
 
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