Why Won't WinXP Pro Scheduled Backup Run

[\ AA Smith\]

I have scheduled a backup under WinXP Pro SP2 to run at 1:00 a.m. daily. It
is also set to overwrite the previous backup without prompting for operator
input. However, it never runs. Why is that? And what must I do to get it
to run successfully every night?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

New features of the Scheduled Tasks Control Panel item that
are included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;883605&Product=windowsxpsp2

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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have scheduled a backup under WinXP Pro SP2 to run at 1:00 a.m. daily. It
| is also set to overwrite the previous backup without prompting for operator
| input. However, it never runs. Why is that? And what must I do to get it
| to run successfully every night?
| --
| With kindest regards,
|
| Dick Smith

 

[CS]

I have scheduled a backup under WinXP Pro SP2 to run at 1:00 a.m. daily. It
is also set to overwrite the previous backup without prompting for operator
input. However, it never runs. Why is that? And what must I do to get it
to run successfully every night?

Are you logging on as administrator and using a password? Scheduled
tasks will not run unless you do. If you wish to change that go here:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm

Scroll on down to "Task Scheduler"

 

[\ AA Smith\]

Thanks Carey! I really appreciate your feedback. It seems strange that
when I key in the very same schedule entries while keying in a backup, that
users still have to go to the Schedule Tasks dialogue to get Backup to work
right. Seems like once ought to be enough.

 

[\ AA Smith\]

Yes, I am logged on as an Administrator with a password.