Task Scheduler works in XP but not in 8

LouLBI

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I am able to open a document using task scheduler in my Windows XP machine, but not in my Windows 8.1 machine or my daughters Windows 8 machine. Is this a Windows 8 bug?

I am able to open the document by hand, but when I wait for the time that Task Scheduler has assigned to open the document, nothing happens. On the other hand when I do the same thing in my XP machine it opens correctly at the assigned time.

I have cleaned my computer completely and reloaded the original operating system then upgraded to Windows 8.1 but it didn't do anything to solve the problem.

Thanks
LouLBI
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15
What does the scheduled task look like? Can you post a screen shot?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
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    HP h2207
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    1680x1050@59Hz
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    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
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    Wired USB
    Mouse
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    Internet Speed
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    SeaMonkey
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    Other Info
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    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
I created a word document with all the relevant screen shots but I don't know how to put it in the reply
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15
See here: [URL="http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2598-screenshots-files-upload-post-eight-forums.html]Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Eight Forums[/URL]
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
SorryI am late. Had Personal problems
This doesn't look right because the image is small. They look fine on my computer
Actions.png
Conditions.png
General.png
History.png
Triggers.png
Settings.png
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15
Rich
Do you need more information?
LouLBI
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15
Sorry, I was away visiting my daughter in Colorado, just got back last night.

I think you need to launch word and pass the full path to the .doc file you want opened. Something like:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\winword.exe" "C:\Users\temp\Documents\Filters Fast LLC RMA.doc"

Edit:

I tried just launching a word document (.doc) from Task Scheduler and it worked. Took about 20 seconds after the specified time before it actually opened the .doc file.

These are the directions I followed, only substituting Word (.doc) for Excel (.xls): Starting excel file with task scheduler

Go to Task Scheduler, on the right click on "Create Basic Task...". Give the task a name and click next. Select a trigger (Daily in the case you mentioned here) and click next. Set the time and recurrence period and click next. In the Action, select "Start a program" and click next. In the Program/script text box browse for your Excel file and click next (leave the other text boxes empty). Click on Finish. I just tried this on my PC now, and it works.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Rich
Thanks a bunch.
What I found is that I need to have the command you gave me in a batch file.
You create the batch file using Notepad, and save it as filename.bat
That batch file has the following line: "c:\path\filename.xls" (the quotes are needed)
For the task scheduler, use Create Task and not Create Basic Task; this gives you more options.
For Triggers and Actions in the Create Task function, click on the New button; then it displays the windows you see in Basic Task but also allows you to configure for WinXP.
In the General tab, set configure for WinXP, logged in or not, highest privileges.
In the Actions tab, Program/Script box, enter cmd
In the Add Arguments box, enter /c start "" "path\file.bat" (note the spaces)
In the Conditions tab: Wake the computer.
LouLBI
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15
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