How Windows 10 Task Scheduler Works
Task Scheduler has been a utility included through several versions of the Windows operating system. The ability to create an automated task with Windows 10 task scheduler opens up many possibilities. You can trigger windows to run tasks based on a schedule or system events. Task scheduler can launch an application or a script that performs tasks for you. This can be helpful to do things like:
Launch a Chrome browser and Outlook app you use every time you use your computer. Launch a time logging application at the end of the day to clock your work hours. Trigger a batch job or PowerShell script with command prompt commands to clean your computer daily. Automatically shut down your computer at the same time every day.
How to Create a Basic Automated Task
Use the steps below to launch an application on your computer at the same time every morning.
How to Create an Advanced Automated Task
Instead of using the Basic Task Wizard, you can step through the task configuration window using the regular task setup window. In this example, we’ll show how to launch Microsoft Word on the last day of the month.
Only if the computer is idleOnly if the computer’s plugged inWake up the computer to run itOnly if you’re connected to your network
To be run manuallyRun again if it failsAutomatically restartStop if it runs too longForce to stop if it doesn’t end properlyDelete the task if it’s not scheduled to run again
