Re: Update and Scheduled Tasks

From: Lucy [MSFT] (a-leby_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/17/04


Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:15:25 -0700

Rick,

Take a look at the following KB:

Task Scheduler Does Not Run Tasks When "Run As" User Account Has No Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;311119

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Thanks,
Lucy [MSFT]
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"RickD" <neamb2(nospam)@aol.com> wrote in message
news:u1A13XmIEHA.3060@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I have set up Windows Update (wupdmgr.exe) to run in Scheduled Tasks, but
it
> will not, and lists this message in Tasks: "The scheduled task did not run
> because an incorrect password or user name was entered."
>
> Properties for Update shows "Run as: MYNAMED\myname."  This is the same
info
> as listed for other programs I have in Scheduled Tasks, and they do run on
> schedule.  I don't recall setting up a password, and don't need one as I'm
> the only one using this home PC.
>
> I'd appreciate it if someone could explain why this is occuring, and how I
> can correct it.  Thanks in advance.  Rick
>
>


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