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More info?)
The computer is only used for 1 program. It does not receive email and is not
used to browse the internet. There is only 1 user (administrator). The
computer is just used to copy files and backup files. No one has used the
computer or even turned it off. The Task Sheduler worked and then stopped
working then started working. The only change made to the computer is the
addition of SP4 and the many patches that follow the installation of SP4. SP4
and the updates requiring a restart which was done. The Task Scheduler still
did not work BUT the next day it started to work all on it's own. There may
be an excellent reason, could it be magic.
"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> I suspect that there is an excellent reason why it started
> working all of a sudden. To assume that the original
> problem was Microsoft's fault, in the absence of any
> supporting information whatsoever, is a somewhat
> bold conclusion. There are a few million machines
> out there that work perfectly well, against your single
> machine that did not. Now what are the odds . . . ?
>
>
> "whatever" <whatever@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BE88199C-E69F-4B50-9E64-8D9FD31043B6@microsoft.com...
> > Would you believe it. the task scheduler started working for no known
> reason.
> > Is Microsoft great stuff or what ??
> >
> > "Dave Patrick" wrote:
> >
> > > Check the Scheduled Tasks log. Check Event Viewer for errors.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> > > Microsoft Certified Professional
> > > Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> > >
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> > >
> > > "whatever" wrote:
> > > | This is being done on 2000 Pro. I will add a new scheduled task and
> set
> > > the
> > > | time. Always login as administrator. At the time for the task the
> message
> > > | "could not start" is displayed. Updated to SP4 and still get the same
> > > | results. What could cause the Scheduler to return "could not start".
> > > |
> > > | Administrator has correct rights - log on as batch job
> > >
> > >
> > >
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