Scheduled Tasks Tool Cannot Start Programs (284998)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q284998
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you schedule tasks for program shortcut (.lnk) files in the Scheduled Tasks tool, the programs may not start at the time you chose.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if Windows Millennium Edition (Me) was installed by using the Compaq Brazilian OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK).

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, add the appropriate string value to the registry:
  1. Use Registry Editor to view the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

  2. Create a new LoadPowerProfile string value in the key that is listed in step 1 with the following data value:

    Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme

  3. Create a new SchedulingAgent string value in the key that is listed in step 1 with the following data value:

    mstask.exe

  4. Create a new SSDPSRV string value in the key that is listed in step 1 with the following data value:

    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ssdpsrv.exe

  5. Create a new *StateMgr string value in the key that is listed in step 1 with the following data value:

    C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe

  6. Restart your computer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB284998
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