Hello, I am trying to schedule a batch file to run monthly. When I go to add a schedule task it asks me what program do I want to run, do I select "Command Prompt" or to I point to my script directly. When I select "Command Prompt" after I see in the RUN text box C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /k am I able to point to my script here by using /s? Please help, sorry for the confusing question. Also do I have to place my batch file in a certain location for this work. Thanks

Hi, following might help How to use the Windows Task Scheduler http://www.iopus.com/guides/winscheduler.htm Create a scheduled task in Windows Server 2003 http://www.hosting.com/support/windows-server-2003/create-a-scheduled-task-in-windows-server-2003 How do I create a Scheduled Task in Windows Server 2003? http://onlinehelp.hostbasket.com/server-hosting/server-management/windows/1095-how-do-i-create-a-scheduled-task-in-windows-server-2003.html How to use Schtasks.exe to Schedule Tasks in Windows Server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814596I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights. - .... .- -. -.- ... --..-- ... .- -. - --- ... ....

Thank you for that! I am still a bit confused. Which of the following is the correct way to run a batch script using a task scheduler. Run: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /K C:\Test.bat or Run: C:\test.bat

I prefer running C:\batchfile.bat, batch files are always executed using cmd so, no need to specify that explicitly in scheduled task.I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights. - .... .- -. -.- ... --..-- ... .- -. - --- ... ....