Re: Schedule a Task Problem (oh no, missing file!)

From: Tom (noway_at_nothere.com)
Date: 12/25/04


Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 21:39:46 -0500


<martymkm@webtv.net> wrote in message news:26767-41CCC727-944@storefull-3113.bay.webtv.net...
> Thanks, Tom. And I am running XP Home, SP2. I'm sorry, but I'm lost. It
> just makes no sense to me at all. Why would they ever include it as part
> of the Home OS if it's not available to be used???
> Does that mean there's no way I can schedule a task? Anyone?
>
> Confused; Marty
>

The point is, that GPEDIT has never been part of Home Edition, so it ever being "included" isn't the issue. If you are in need of scheduling a task, click Start/Help and Support, and enter Task Scheduler in the box and hit "enter". Follow the link or the knowledge base listings in the left column.

How To Schedule Tasks in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

How To Modify Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308671



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