Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This is another service that cannot be stopped or disabled by using services.msc. The associated process taskeng.exe uses about 8MB to 14MB of RAM.
None at this time.
Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)
Safe Setting: Automatic
Service Name (registry): Schedule
Display Name: Task Scheduler
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System account (unchangeable)
What service Task Scheduler needs to function properly:
What other service require Task Scheduler to function properly:
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Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.