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Task Scheduler is a system tool available in all versions of Windows. It helps you schedule automated tasks that run programs or scripts at specific times. For example, you can schedule your computer to automatically shut down in the middle of the night. In this tutorial, you'll learn all the methods of opening Task Scheduler in Windows 10.
Getting to Task Scheduler in Windows
First, press Windows key + R at the same time. Then, type taskschd.msc Finally, press Enter or click OK.
Steps
Type task scheduler into the Windows search bar. If you don't see the search bar, press the Windows key on your keyboard to activate it, or press Windows key + S.
Type task scheduler. Windows will now search for the application.
Click Task Scheduler to open Task Scheduler.
Launch it via the Windows search.
Open Command Prompt. To launch the Command Prompt, type cmd into the Windows search bar and press Enter.
Type control schedtasks and press ↵ Enter. This opens Task Scheduler in a separate window.- Alternatively, you can type taskschd.msc and press Enter.[1]
Click the Start menu. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard to open it.
Click All Apps on the menu.
Click Windows Administrative Tools. This displays programs you can use to take care of administrative tasks, including Task Scheduler.
Click Task Scheduler to open it. It'll be near the bottom of the menu.
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