How do I schedule a task in Windows?

Please follow the steps below in order to schedule a task in windows.

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps. If you aren't logged on as an administrator, you can only change settings that apply to your user account.

If you use a specific program on a regular basis, you can use the Task Scheduler wizard to create a task that opens the program for you automatically according to the schedule you choose.

Open Task Scheduler by clicking the Start button , type Task Scheduler in the search field then launch the tool by clicking on it.

Click the Action menu, and then click Create Basic Task.
Type a name for the task and an optional description, and then click Next.
Do one of the following:
To select a schedule based on the calendar, click Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or One time, click Next; specify the schedule you want to use, and then click Next.
To select a schedule based on common recurring events, click When the computer starts or When I log on, and then click Next.
To select a schedule based on specific events, click When a specific event is logged, click Next; specify the event log and other information using the drop-down lists, and then click Next.
To schedule a program to start automatically, click Start a program, and then clickNext.
Click Browse to find the program you want to start, and then click Next.
Click Finish.
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