Task Scheduler tasks run in background

gambted

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I have recently upgraded from XP to 8.1. With XP, I had tasks scheduled that would automatically start Outlook, Chrome, and a specific file in Excel open before I got to work and logged in. When I logged in, I didn't have to wait for all of these to load saving me some time. When I upgraded, I scheduled the same tasks, but they would not start. I checked the task manager, and I noticed that the tasks were running in the background, but I had to manually start them to get them to work. I have attached a text file of the xml: View attachment Firefox Task.txt

Why can't I get the tasks to run in the foreground?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0KP561
    Memory
    2.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    (1) Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.0) (2) Intel(R) G33/G3
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HDS721680PLA380 ATA Device
See Create Scheduled Task in Windows 8 Personally I would just place a shortcut in the "Start" part of All Programs for the desktop. There are some issues still not resolved if you are trying to do stuff from the Metro/Start screen interface.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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