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Scheduled Tasks

Configures Windows Task Scheduler to run automated tasks on your system.

YAML Key: scheduled_tasks

Properties:

  • name : Name of the scheduled task.
  • command : Command to run.
  • trigger : When to run the task.
  • enabled : true or false.

Basic Usage

scheduled_tasks:
  - name: 'DailyBackup'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\backup.bat"
    trigger: 'daily'
    enabled: true

Real-World Examples

Example 1 — Daily Backup

scheduled_tasks:
  - name: 'DailyBackup'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\backup.bat"
    trigger: 'daily'
    enabled: true

Example 2 — Weekly Cleanup

scheduled_tasks:
  - name: 'WeeklyCleanup'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\cleanup.bat"
    trigger: 'weekly'
    enabled: true

Example 3 — System Update Check

scheduled_tasks:
  - name: 'UpdateCheck'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\update.bat"
    trigger: 'weekly'
    enabled: true

Example 4 — Multiple Tasks

scheduled_tasks:
  - name: 'DailyBackup'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\backup.bat"
    trigger: 'daily'
    enabled: true
  - name: 'WeeklyCleanup'
    command: "C:\\scripts\\cleanup.bat"
    trigger: 'weekly'
    enabled: true

Troubleshooting

Issue: Task not running

  • Make sure WinHome is run as Administrator
  • Check if task is enabled in Task Scheduler
  • Open Task Scheduler to verify task exists

Issue: Command not found

  • Check if the script path is correct
  • Use full path for commands
  • Make sure script file exists

Issue: Task runs but fails

  • Check script for errors
  • Run script manually first to test
  • Check Task Scheduler logs for errors
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