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Task Scheduler

Default Description:

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.

Additional Information:

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.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Schedule

Display Name: Task Scheduler

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System account (unchangeable)

Dependencies:

What service Task Scheduler needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (HB, HP, B, U)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
• Windows Event Log (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Task Scheduler to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)