"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
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>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then your
>> scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>> - Click Start / Run
>> - Type the three letters cmd
>> - Click OK
>> - Type this command:
>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>> - Press the Enter key.
>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
> headings)"
> But no Task Scheduler

If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it. You
might have omitted a space or you might have used two single quotes (')
instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task Scheduler". The
command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be a little more
persistent. If you still fail then you might have some malware on your PC.
If so then this more specific syntax may deliver the desired result:

%SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"

"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>> - Click Start / Run
>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>> - Click OK
>>> - Type this command:
>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>> headings)"
>> But no Task Scheduler
>
> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it. You
> might have omitted a space or you might have used two single quotes (')
> instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task Scheduler". The
> command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be a little more
> persistent. If you still fail then you might have some malware on your PC.
> If so then this more specific syntax may deliver the desired result:
>
> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"

I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check if
these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and

%SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
Blair
>

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>> - Click OK
>>>> - Type this command:
>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>> headings)"
>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>
>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it. You
>> might have omitted a space or you might have used two single quotes (')
>> instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task Scheduler". The
>> command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be a little more
>> persistent. If you still fail then you might have some malware on your
>> PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver the desired result:
>>
>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>
> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check if
> these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>
> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> Blair
>>

net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
is correct but
%SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running around
in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you doing this:

1. Download the following file:
http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
2. Double-click the file to execute it.
3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your response.

"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
>>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>>> - Click OK
>>>>> - Type this command:
>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>>> headings)"
>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>>
>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it. You
>>> might have omitted a space or you might have used two single quotes (')
>>> instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task Scheduler". The
>>> command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be a little more
>>> persistent. If you still fail then you might have some malware on your
>>> PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver the desired result:
>>>
>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>>
>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check if
>> these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>>
>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>> Blair
>>>
>
> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
> is correct but
> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running around
> in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you doing
> this:
>
> 1. Download the following file:
> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your response.
>
>System error 2 has occurred.

The response is;
The system cannot find the file specified.

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
>>>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>>>> - Click OK
>>>>>> - Type this command:
>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>>>> headings)"
>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>>>
>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single quotes
>>>> (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task Scheduler".
>>>> The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be a little more
>>>> persistent. If you still fail then you might have some malware on your
>>>> PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver the desired
>>>> result:
>>>>
>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>>>
>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check if
>>> these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>>>
>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>> Blair
>>>>
>>
>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
>> is correct but
>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you
>> doing this:
>>
>> 1. Download the following file:
>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
>> response.
>>
>>System error 2 has occurred.
>
> The response is;
> The system cannot find the file specified.

The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
- Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
- Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
further confusion.
- Save and close the file.
- Double-click it to execute it.
- Copy and paste the result into your reply.

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
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.. . . and here is the missing code:

@echo off
echo Working - please wait.
set dest=%UserProfile%\Desktop\test.txt
path 1>"%dest%"
dir /s "%SystemRoot%\net.exe*" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
echo\ >> "%dest%"
net start "Task Scheduler" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
notepad "%dest%"

"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
>>>>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>>>>> - Click OK
>>>>>>> - Type this command:
>>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>>>>> headings)"
>>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>>>>
>>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
>>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
>>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
>>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be
>>>>> a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have some
>>>>> malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver
>>>>> the desired result:
>>>>>
>>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>
>>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check
>>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>>>>
>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>>> Blair
>>>>>
>>>
>>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
>>> is correct but
>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
>>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you
>>> doing this:
>>>
>>> 1. Download the following file:
>>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
>>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
>>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
>>> response.
>>>
>>>System error 2 has occurred.
>>
>> The response is;
>> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
> - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
> - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
> retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
> further confusion.
> - Save and close the file.
> - Double-click it to execute it.
> - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
Sorry I don't know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not
>>>>>>>> then your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>>>>>> - Click OK
>>>>>>>> - Type this command:
>>>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>>>>>> headings)"
>>>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
>>>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
>>>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
>>>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be
>>>>>> a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have some
>>>>>> malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver
>>>>>> the desired result:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>
>>>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check
>>>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>>>>>
>>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>>>> Blair
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
>>>> is correct but
>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
>>>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you
>>>> doing this:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Download the following file:
>>>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
>>>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
>>>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
>>>> response.
>>>>
>>>>System error 2 has occurred.
>>>
>>> The response is;
>>> The system cannot find the file specified.
>>
>> The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
>> - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
>> - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
>> retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
>> further confusion.
>> - Save and close the file.
>> - Double-click it to execute it.
>> - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
> Sorry I don't know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it

Sorry, if you are unable to locate a file that you previously ran then it
would be best if you asked a computer-savvy friend to assist you in
resolving your main problem (which we haven't even come close to examining).

On Oct 26, 3:37*pm, "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote:
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> >>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl. ..
> >>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not then
> >>>>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
> >>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
> >>>>>>> - Type the three letters * *cmd
> >>>>>>> - Click OK
> >>>>>>> - Type this command:
> >>>>>>> * net start "Task Scheduler"
> >>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
> >>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
> >>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
> >>>>>> headings)"
> >>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>
> >>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it..
> >>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
> >>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
> >>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to be
> >>>>> a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have some
> >>>>> malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver
> >>>>> the desired result:
>
> >>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe *start *"Task Scheduler"
>
> >>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could *you check
> >>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" *and
>
> >>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>> Blair
>
> >>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
> >>> is correct but
> >>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
> >>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by you
> >>> doing this:
>
> >>> 1. Download the following file:
> >>> * *http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
> >>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
> >>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
> >>> response.
>
> >>>System error 2 has occurred.
>
> >> The response is;
> >> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> > The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
> > - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
> > - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
> > * retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
> > * further confusion.
> > - Save and close the file.
> > - Double-click it to execute it.
> > - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
>
> Sorry I don't *know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it

If Task Scheduler is running in Services, stop it.

Navigate to c:\windows and rename/delete the schedlgu.txt file (the ST
log file). It is a simple text file. You can't delete the log if
the TS service is running. Delete it, start over, troubleshoot, fix,
repeat as necessary.

Go back to Services and start the Task Scheduler. If it does not
start, look at the new schedlgu.txt log file for clues. You can only
delete the log file if the service is not running. The answers to
problems come from looking at the log file and understanding it - not
guessing or trying things.

You should not have to get to a command prompt to start the TS
service, download anything, type anything in or run a batch file - it
should start/stop just fine from Services. If the TS service is set
to Automatic, it should start when XP starts. If it does't work
right, fix it. It the TS service is working properly then fix the
individual tasks.

All of the attempts to stop/start the service or STs will be in the
log - success/failure/why not. If it gets to crowded, stop the
service and delete the log file. Get one task at a time to run
manually or fix it if it doesn't.

Look in c:\windows\tasks for your tasks, look at the columns of useful
information (Last Run Time, Last Result), right click each task of
interest and try to run the task manually, look in columns for success/
failure messages and the log file and then fix the afflicted task if
needs fixing.

"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:exbu8OnVKHA.4704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not
>>>>>>>>> then your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
>>>>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
>>>>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
>>>>>>>>> - Click OK
>>>>>>>>> - Type this command:
>>>>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
>>>>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
>>>>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
>>>>>>>> headings)"
>>>>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
>>>>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
>>>>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
>>>>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to
>>>>>>> be a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have
>>>>>>> some malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may
>>>>>>> deliver the desired result:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check
>>>>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>>>>>>
>>>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>>>>> Blair
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
>>>>> is correct but
>>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
>>>>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
>>>>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by
>>>>> you doing this:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Download the following file:
>>>>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
>>>>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
>>>>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
>>>>> response.
>>>>>
>>>>>System error 2 has occurred.
>>>>
>>>> The response is;
>>>> The system cannot find the file specified.
>>>
>>> The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
>>> - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
>>> - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
>>> retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
>>> further confusion.
>>> - Save and close the file.
>>> - Double-click it to execute it.
>>> - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
>> Sorry I don't know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it
>
> Sorry, if you are unable to locate a file that you previously ran then it
> would be best if you asked a computer-savvy friend to assist you in
> resolving your main problem (which we haven't even come close to
> examining).
You are right although I was learning it must have been a pain to you
But many thanks for you help
Blair

"Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:OYq9%23FnVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> . . . and here is the missing code:
>
> @echo off
> echo Working - please wait.
> set dest=%UserProfile%\Desktop\test.txt
> path 1>"%dest%"
> dir /s "%SystemRoot%\net.exe*" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
> echo\ >> "%dest%"
> net start "Task Scheduler" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
> notepad "%dest%"
>
Although this is dated earlier than your last message it looks like a final
help. If that is the case how can I| use it?
Blair

"Jose" <jose_ease******.com> wrote in message
news:47e30423-6bc7-4548-b006-ff93e8e98470@v15g2000prn.googlegroups.com...
On Oct 26, 3:37 pm, "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote:
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> >>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl. ..
> >>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not
> >>>>>>> then
> >>>>>>> your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
> >>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
> >>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
> >>>>>>> - Click OK
> >>>>>>> - Type this command:
> >>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
> >>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
> >>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
> >>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
> >>>>>> headings)"
> >>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>
> >>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
> >>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
> >>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
> >>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to
> >>>>> be
> >>>>> a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have some
> >>>>> malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may deliver
> >>>>> the desired result:
>
> >>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>
> >>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you check
> >>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>
> >>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>> Blair
>
> >>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
> >>> is correct but
> >>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
> >>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by
> >>> you
> >>> doing this:
>
> >>> 1. Download the following file:
> >>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
> >>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
> >>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
> >>> response.
>
> >>>System error 2 has occurred.
>
> >> The response is;
> >> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> > The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
> > - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
> > - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
> > retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
> > further confusion.
> > - Save and close the file.
> > - Double-click it to execute it.
> > - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
>
> Sorry I don't know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it

If Task Scheduler is running in Services, stop it.

Navigate to c:\windows and rename/delete the schedlgu.txt file (the ST
log file). It is a simple text file. You can't delete the log if
the TS service is running. Delete it, start over, troubleshoot, fix,
repeat as necessary.

Go back to Services and start the Task Scheduler. If it does not
start, look at the new schedlgu.txt log file for clues. You can only
delete the log file if the service is not running. The answers to
problems come from looking at the log file and understanding it - not
guessing or trying things.

You should not have to get to a command prompt to start the TS
service, download anything, type anything in or run a batch file - it
should start/stop just fine from Services. If the TS service is set
to Automatic, it should start when XP starts. If it does't work
right, fix it. It the TS service is working properly then fix the
individual tasks.

All of the attempts to stop/start the service or STs will be in the
log - success/failure/why not. If it gets to crowded, stop the
service and delete the log file. Get one task at a time to run
manually or fix it if it doesn't.

Look in c:\windows\tasks for your tasks, look at the columns of useful
information (Last Run Time, Last Result), right click each task of
interest and try to run the task manually, look in columns for success/
failure messages and the log file and then fix the afflicted task if
needs fixing.

I checked the Windows set up and found that the Scheduler was not active and
when I pressed Start now I got the following message The task scheduler
service is not running. Fault OX80041315
I searched for the schedlgu.txt file but only found a file called schedlgu
with no txt.attached. It listed dozens of failed files.. Should I delete all
of these?

On Oct 27, 8:03*am, "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote:
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:eACPqanVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >news:exbu8OnVKHA.4704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> >> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl. ..
>
> >>>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gb l...
> >>>>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not
> >>>>>>>>> then your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like so:
> >>>>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
> >>>>>>>>> - Type the three letters * *cmd
> >>>>>>>>> - Click OK
> >>>>>>>>> - Type this command:
> >>>>>>>>> * net start "Task Scheduler"
> >>>>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
> >>>>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
> >>>>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
> >>>>>>>> headings)"
> >>>>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>
> >>>>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped it.
> >>>>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
> >>>>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
> >>>>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to
> >>>>>>> be a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have
> >>>>>>> some malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may
> >>>>>>> deliver the desired result:
>
> >>>>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe *start *"Task Scheduler"
>
> >>>>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could *you check
> >>>>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" *and
>
> >>>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>>> Blair
>
> >>>>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>> is correct but
> >>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
> >>>>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by
> >>>>> you doing this:
>
> >>>>> 1. Download the following file:
> >>>>> * *http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
> >>>>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
> >>>>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
> >>>>> response.
>
> >>>>>System error 2 has occurred.
>
> >>>> The response is;
> >>>> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> >>> The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
> >>> - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
> >>> - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
> >>> * retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
> >>> * further confusion.
> >>> - Save and close the file.
> >>> - Double-click it to execute it.
> >>> - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
> >> Sorry I don't *know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it
>
> > Sorry, if you are unable to locate a file that you previously ran then it
> > would be best if you asked a computer-savvy friend to assist you in
> > resolving your main problem (which we haven't even come close to
> > examining).
>
> You are right although I was learning it must have been a pain to you
> But many thanks for you help
> Blair

Is your Task Scheduler service running or not? If not or it won't
start, post a fresh c:\windows\schedlgu.txt log file showing attempts
to start it from today. This will take about 1 minute to do.

Here is what mine looks like after starting and stopping the service:

"Task Scheduler Service"
Started at 10/27/2009 9:52:40 AM

"Task Scheduler Service"
Exited at 10/27/2009 9:52:50 AM
[ ***** Most recent entry is above this line ***** ]



If your existing STs will not run manually, post the clean log file of
the attempt to manually start the task. This will take about 1 minute
to do.

Look in the c:\windows folder for the schedlgu.txt file, open it with
notepad, copy/paste the relevant parts back here. Delete the log file
so it starts over.

STs are not hard to figure out when the information requested is
presented. There is nothing to download, nothing to type, no batch
files to create, etc.

Why do things you do not need to do when you have everything you need
already?

"bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
news:unF9CiwVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:OYq9%23FnVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "bm" <Darroch@aol.com> wrote in message
>> news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> . . . and here is the missing code:
>>
>> @echo off
>> echo Working - please wait.
>> set dest=%UserProfile%\Desktop\test.txt
>> path 1>"%dest%"
>> dir /s "%SystemRoot%\net.exe*" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
>> echo\ >> "%dest%"
>> net start "Task Scheduler" 1>>"%dest%" 2>>&1
>> notepad "%dest%"
>>
> Although this is dated earlier than your last message it looks like a
> final
> help. If that is the case how can I| use it?
> Blair

This is the batch file that I neglected to attach to my most recent post. I
corrected my oversight within 20 minutes, after which you reported that you
were unable to locate the batch file bm.bat on your own machine. This is why
I said that your chances of fixing your problem without on-site help are
slim because you do need to carry out a number of instructions that go
somewhat beyond the experience level of someone unused to maintaining
Windows.

"Jose" <jose_ease******.com> wrote in message
news:2fee6687-dc43-4135-aa21-f581a98985b5@b15g2000yqd.googlegroups.com...
On Oct 27, 8:03 am, "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote:
> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:eACPqanVKHA.220@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >news:exbu8OnVKHA.4704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> >> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>news:OVm%23P8mVKHA.2340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:ePGuz4lVKHA.1268@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> >>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>news:ekZQkOlVKHA.4484@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>news:Oil5YXkVKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl. ..
>
> >>>>>> "Pegasus [MVP]" <n...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>news:uG7qznhVKHA.3720@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl.. .
>
> >>>>>>> "bm" <Darr...@aol.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>news:%23bhM5EhVKHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gb l...
> >>>>>>>>> The Task Scheduler must be running at all times. If it does not
> >>>>>>>>> then your scheduled tasks won't execute. You can start it like
> >>>>>>>>> so:
> >>>>>>>>> - Click Start / Run
> >>>>>>>>> - Type the three letters cmd
> >>>>>>>>> - Click OK
> >>>>>>>>> - Type this command:
> >>>>>>>>> net start "Task Scheduler"
> >>>>>>>>> - Press the Enter key.
> >>>>>>>>> You must run the command while logged on as Administrator.
> >>>>>>>> I did this but got "The syntax of this command is ( a list of 22
> >>>>>>>> headings)"
> >>>>>>>> But no Task Scheduler
>
> >>>>>>> If the Command Processor rejected your command then you mistyped
> >>>>>>> it.
> >>>>>>> You might have omitted a space or you might have used two single
> >>>>>>> quotes (') instead of one double quote (") on each side of "Task
> >>>>>>> Scheduler". The command syntax is correct, guaranteed. You need to
> >>>>>>> be a little more persistent. If you still fail then you might have
> >>>>>>> some malware on your PC. If so then this more specific syntax may
> >>>>>>> deliver the desired result:
>
> >>>>>>> %SystemRoot%\System32\net.exe start "Task Scheduler"
>
> >>>>>> I have tried both a number of times with no success. Could you
> >>>>>> check
> >>>>>> if these are right net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler" and
>
> >>>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>>> Blair
>
> >>>>> net(space)start(space)"Task(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>> is correct but
> >>>>> %SystemRoot%System32\net.exe(space)start(space)"Ta sk(space)Scheduler"
> >>>>> isn't because you dropped a backslash. However, rather than running
> >>>>> around in circles on this entirely trivial issue, let's force it by
> >>>>> you doing this:
>
> >>>>> 1. Download the following file:
> >>>>> http://www.hotlinkfiles.com/files/2415947_tztwt/bm.bat
> >>>>> 2. Double-click the file to execute it.
> >>>>> 3. Copy and paste the Notepad screen that you will see into your
> >>>>> response.
>
> >>>>>System error 2 has occurred.
>
> >>>> The response is;
> >>>> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> >>> The plot thickens . . . I suggest you now do this:
> >>> - Right-click bm.bat, then click Edit.
> >>> - Copy the code below, then paste it into bm.bat. Do NOT
> >>> retype it - this would most likely result in typing errors and
> >>> further confusion.
> >>> - Save and close the file.
> >>> - Double-click it to execute it.
> >>> - Copy and paste the result into your reply.
> >> Sorry I don't know where to get bm.bat in order to right click it
>
> > Sorry, if you are unable to locate a file that you previously ran then
> > it
> > would be best if you asked a computer-savvy friend to assist you in
> > resolving your main problem (which we haven't even come close to
> > examining).
>
> You are right although I was learning it must have been a pain to you
> But many thanks for you help
> Blair

Is your Task Scheduler service running or not? If not or it won't
start, post a fresh c:\windows\schedlgu.txt log file showing attempts
to start it from today. This will take about 1 minute to do.

Here is what mine looks like after starting and stopping the service:

"Task Scheduler Service"
Started at 10/27/2009 9:52:40 AM

"Task Scheduler Service"
Exited at 10/27/2009 9:52:50 AM
[ ***** Most recent entry is above this line ***** ]



If your existing STs will not run manually, post the clean log file of
the attempt to manually start the task. This will take about 1 minute
to do.

Look in the c:\windows folder for the schedlgu.txt file, open it with
notepad, copy/paste the relevant parts back here. Delete the log file
so it starts over.

STs are not hard to figure out when the information requested is
presented. There is nothing to download, nothing to type, no batch
files to create, etc.

Why do things you do not need to do when you have everything you need
already?

I have already ascertained that Task Scheduler is not running and when I
tried to start it I got the message "The Task Scheduler service is not
running" Fault OX80041315

I opened schedlgu and it is filled with entries. Here is an example

"User_Feed_Synchronization-{AD194F03-5854-4F80-8E01-91FDDE91D2B8}.job"
(msfeedssync.exe) 24/07/2008 14:15:00 ** ERROR **
The attempt to retrieve account information for the specified task failed;
therefore, the task did not run. Either an error occurred, or no account
information existed for the task.
The specific error is:
0x8004130f: No account information could be found in the Task Scheduler
security database for the task indicated.
"User_Feed_Synchronization-{AD194F03-5854-4F80-8E01-91FDDE91D2B8}.job"
(msfeedssync.exe) 24/07/2008 14:20:00 ** ERROR **
The attempt to retrieve account information for the specified task failed;
therefore, the task did not run. Either an error occurred, or no account
information existed for the task.
The specific error is:
0x8004130f: No account information could be found in the Task Scheduler
security database for the task indicated.
"User_Feed_Synchronization-{AD194F03-5854-4F80-8E01-91FDDE91D2B8}.job"
(msfeedssync.exe) 24/07/2008 14:25:00 ** ERROR **
The attempt to retrieve account information for the specified task failed;
therefore, the task did not run. Either an error occurred, or no account
information existed for the task.
The specific error is:
0x8004130f: No account information could be found in the Task Scheduler
security database for the task indicated.

If I can't open the scheduler I am a bit stuck
Blair