Microsoft KB Archive/246448

= Cron Job Is Not Running in INTERIX =

Article ID: 246448

Article Last Modified on 9/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Interix 2.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Interix 2.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Interix 2.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Interix 2.2 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q246448



SYMPTOMS
When you try to run a cron job from INTERIX, you may find that it does not run.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, do one or more of the following:


 * Add the cron user to the Cronadmin utility.
 * Type service list to see if the cron service is running.
 * Correct the time format. The format should be in the following order: minute, hour, day of month, month of year.
 * Compare the user's name letter case and spelling by typing the following:

cronadmin list $ps -e -o comm,user=longenoughnamesolongnameprints

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