I attempted to do so with the Windows built-in scheduling tool, Task Scheduler, but after many attempts I found that I couldn't simply specify the PowerShell script. Instead, to get it to run I needed ...

The scheduled script will run as expected, according to your schedule without any issues. If you want to check script execution, you can click Run by right-clicking the task name.

It can also signify a failure, such as a batch exit with Ctrl+C or a scheduled task not running. This code helps diagnose issues with tasks or scripts that didn’t execute as expected. How do I ...

So as you can see, PowerShell scripts can be automated through the Windows Task Scheduler. The trick to doing so is to perfect your command at the Run prompt before trying to schedule the task.

If I schedule the script to run while I'm logged on then it works properly-- e.g. if I'm RDP'd into the server and I set it to run in 5 minutes it will work correctly. It always fails when I'm not ...

On Windows 10, the Task Scheduler lets you create and run tasks automatically, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete the process.Typically, the operating system and certain apps ...

If the boss wants a report every day at the same time, don't worry about vacations, sick days, emergencies, or even forgetfulness, you should use Windows 10's Task Scheduler.

You can make this task a script that connects to your database server and runs SQL commands if you'd prefer not to use SQL tools for scheduling jobs. On Windows, you can use the Task Scheduler ...