Microsoft KB Archive/232766

= Scheduled Tasks May Not Start When Starting Computer =

Article ID: 232766

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q232766



SYMPTOMS
When you start you computer, the Scheduled Tasks tool may not start the appropriate programs automatically.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if the "Only start the scheduled task if computer is idle for number minute(s)" feature is enabled for the task.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, disable the "Only start the scheduled task if computer is idle for number minute(s)" feature for each program you want to run automatically when you start your computer:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
 * 2) Click the program you want to run automatically when you start your computer.
 * 3) On the File menu, click Properties.
 * 4) On the Settings tab, click to clear the Only start the scheduled task if computer is idle for number minute(s) check box.
 * 5) Click OK.

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