In this guide, we will be showing you the methods to fix the Task Scheduler when it fails to work.
1. Set the Task Scheduler Service to Automatic
In many cases, you will face this issue when your Task Scheduler Service is not set to Automatic. Therefore, you must set the Startup type of this service to Automatic before running the program. Follow these steps to set this service to Automatic:
2. Run the System Scans
Corrupted system files will also cause issues with the functionality of the Task Scheduler. These corrupted files will prevent the programs from working properly. Therefore, you must ensure that your files are not corrupted by performing System Scans that will detect and repair the error found in the system files.
3. Perform a System Restore
System Restore is a built-in feature in Windows that allows you to revert the state of your Windows to a particular time. This feature is mostly used to recover malfunctions and other errors. Using the system restore feature, you can pinpoint when the system wasn’t facing this issue with the Task Scheduler. Below is how to perform a system restore:
4. Get Rid of the Corrupted Task Scheduler Tree Cache
Task Scheduler Tree Cache contains all the temporary data of the Task Scheduler. In case of corruption, this will prevent the tool from working normally, and as a result, you will face this issue. Therefore, before running the tool, you must delete the corrupted Task Scheduler Tree Cache.
5. Update your Windows
Task Scheduler requires an up-to-date system to work properly. When you keep using an outdated Windows, the programs and tools installed will not work properly as a result of it. Therefore, you must check for an available update to prevent such issues from occurring, Below are the instructions that will help you update your Windows:
6. Update the Device Drivers
Outdated Device Drivers will also lead to such an issue to occur as they prevent the system from performing and running certain tasks and programs properly. Therefore, update your device drivers so that you don’t face this issue. Following are the instructions for updating the Device Drivers on Windows:
7. Create a New User Account
A corrupted user account will also cause issues with performing Tasks with the Task Scheduler. To prevent such an issue from occurring due to a corrupted user account, you must manually create a new user account and transfer your current acccount data.
8. Use Windows Installation Media Tool
If the error still exists, then as a last resort, you must use the Windows Installation Media Tool. Using this tool, you will upgrade your Windows to a new version but at the expense of your entire saved files and data. Therefore, when using this tool, you must have a backup copy of your data.
