How To Fix Task Scheduler Working Glitch On Windows?

To fix Task Scheduler glitches on Windows, you can follow these concise steps based on the search results:

1. Check Task Scheduler Service

   • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
   • Locate and right-click on "Task Scheduler," then choose "Properties."
   • Set the Startup type to "Automatic" and click "Start," "Apply," and then "OK" to start the service.

2. Run System File Checker (SFC)

   • Press Win + R, type cmd, then hold Ctrl + Shift and press Enter to open Command Prompt (Admin).
   • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to scan for system file corruption and attempt repairs.

3. Start Task Scheduler Using Command Prompt

   • Press Win + R, type cmd, then hold Ctrl + Shift and press Enter to open Command Prompt (Admin).
   • Type net start task scheduler and press Enter to start the Task Scheduler service.

4. Change Service Configuration

   • Follow step 3 to open Command Prompt (Admin).
   • Type sc config schedule start= auto and press Enter to set the Task Scheduler service to automatic startup.

5. Delete Corrupted Task Scheduler Tree Cache

   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree.
   • Right-click the "Tree" registry key, rename it to "Tree.old", and see if the Task Scheduler starts working. Revert the changes if not.
   • Rename and test individual keys within Tree cache to identify any corrupt keys (preferably starting with user-created entries).

6. Perform System Restore

   • Open the System Restore utility by navigating to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Recovery > Open System Restore.
   • Select a restore point where the Task Scheduler worked and follow the prompts to restore to that point.

7. Roll Back Windows Updates

   • Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter to open System Configuration.
   • Click "Services" tab, tick "Hide all Microsoft services," and click "Disable all."
   • Click "Startup" tab, disable unnecessary programs, and click "OK."
   • Restart your computer to perform a clean boot.

8. Update or Roll Back Windows Updates

   • Check for Windows updates to ensure your system is up to date.
   • Try rolling back updates if the issues began after a recent update.

Always create a system restore point before trying these steps. If the issue persists, consider data backup before attempting a reset or clean Windows installation in the worst-case scenario.