Re: Scheduled task not starting

This error message is usually generated when the account
credentials (e.g. the password) are incorrect.


"whatever" <whatever@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:F3117950-E307-43CF-8E9E-196E249C91A6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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
>
> "Dave Patrick" wrote:
>
> > Scheduled Tasks|Advanced|View Log may provide some details. You may need
to
> > add the user/ group 'logon as batch job' rights (server side). Control
> > Panel|Admin Tools|Local Security Policy\Local Policies\User Rights
> > Assignments
> > "Log on as a batch job"
> >
> > Remember that if it involves network resources to make sure the user
account
> > has permissions to the resources and also use UNC paths as mapped drives
> > won't exist when no one is logged on.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> > Microsoft Certified Professional
> > Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> > http://www.microsoft.com/protect
> >
> > "whatever" wrote:
> > | Have 2 task scheduled. One is a batch file that copies files. The
second
> > is a
> > | program that starts backup.
> > |
> > | Both tasks return an error cannot start or failed to start (not at the
> > | computer to read the exact message).
> > |
> > | Have deleted both task and recreated then with the same results.
> > |
> > | Both tasks can be manually started - nothing wrong with the tasks.
> >
> >
> >


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