task scheduler

[VBmim]

Hello

I have a backup command that I start with task scheduler. When I see my schedule in the "task scheduler"-folder I can see the status is "cannot start". There is no entry in my event log... How can I solve this?

greetz

Mim

 

[mrbase]

Try scheduling it from a DOS box with the AT command, this should work.
I had the same problems with scheduling jobs from the task
scheduler.

If it does not work from a dos box check the *.bat file you created.

grtz De rooie poon....is never alone

 

[PeteH2]

Can you start it manually from a DOS box ?
If not what error, what error does it give ?
What backup software is it ?
Does it have it's own scheduler ?
Is the system clock set correctly ?
Is it trying to start when it's meant to finish ?

If you are struggling with the AT command, try using WINAT. Whilst not the best GUI represenation of the AT command, it shipped with the NT Res kit and does the job.

Sorry for all the questions, but they often prompt the 'Aha - never thought of that' factor ;-)

HTH

Pete H


Pete...

 

[chifu]

Check the user id and password you scheduled the task with. Since your are getting the "Can not start" message against the task, I would think it tried to start the task but was not able to. I find this is usually, either the batch file could not be found or the id and password was incorrect. If the batch file itself failed you would find the error against the program in the batch file not against the task in the scheduler.

One point is that the nornal AT command does not usually work if you have the task scheduler loaded.

 

[VBmim]

Yep, the user id and password was my problem... After setting it the right way my problem was solved!

Thanks to all of you

greetz

Mim