How can I run a Task Scheduler job without being on administrator account?
I have read that the Windows account logged onto the computer that is running tasks from the Windows Task Scheduler needs to have administrator rights. I used the administrator account to create the task, but the problem is I cannot leave the computer with the admin account logged on. I have to switch to the non-admin account, but I want that task to still be run based on the criteria I have set up within Task Scheduler.
Is there any way where I can setup a task in Task Scheduler and have it run on an account that doesn't have administrator rights?
PS: The task is a very simple one. Moving files from one place to another, that's all.
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I have read that the Windows account logged onto the computer that is running tasks from the Windows Task Scheduler needs to have administrator rights. I used the administrator account to create the task, but the problem is I cannot leave the computer with the admin account logged on. I have to switch to the non-admin account, but I want that task to still be run based on the criteria I have set up within Task Scheduler.
Is there any way where I can setup a task in Task Scheduler and have it run on an account that doesn't have administrator rights?
PS: The task is a very simple one. Moving files from one place to another, that's all.
windows-7 scheduled-tasks task-scheduler
asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
xenon
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I have read that the Windows account logged onto the computer that is running tasks from the Windows Task Scheduler needs to have administrator rights. I used the administrator account to create the task, but the problem is I cannot leave the computer with the admin account logged on. I have to switch to the non-admin account, but I want that task to still be run based on the criteria I have set up within Task Scheduler.
Is there any way where I can setup a task in Task Scheduler and have it run on an account that doesn't have administrator rights?
PS: The task is a very simple one. Moving files from one place to another, that's all.
windows-7 scheduled-tasks task-scheduler
asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
xenon
2422515
I have read that the Windows account logged onto the computer that is running tasks from the Windows Task Scheduler needs to have administrator rights. I used the administrator account to create the task, but the problem is I cannot leave the computer with the admin account logged on. I have to switch to the non-admin account, but I want that task to still be run based on the criteria I have set up within Task Scheduler.
Is there any way where I can setup a task in Task Scheduler and have it run on an account that doesn't have administrator rights?
PS: The task is a very simple one. Moving files from one place to another, that's all.
windows-7 scheduled-tasks task-scheduler
windows-7 scheduled-tasks task-scheduler
asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
xenon
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asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
xenon
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asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
xenon
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asked Mar 29 '14 at 2:31
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Which steps are you taking when you create a task using Windows Task Scheduler? In the very first window, General tab, you can change the user the task should run for, and check the "Run with highest privileges" box.
Create the task with your admin account and it should work just fine for the other account.
answered Mar 29 '14 at 8:15
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Which steps are you taking when you create a task using Windows Task Scheduler? In the very first window, General tab, you can change the user the task should run for, and check the "Run with highest privileges" box.
Create the task with your admin account and it should work just fine for the other account.
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Which steps are you taking when you create a task using Windows Task Scheduler? In the very first window, General tab, you can change the user the task should run for, and check the "Run with highest privileges" box.
Create the task with your admin account and it should work just fine for the other account.
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Which steps are you taking when you create a task using Windows Task Scheduler? In the very first window, General tab, you can change the user the task should run for, and check the "Run with highest privileges" box.
Create the task with your admin account and it should work just fine for the other account.
answered Mar 29 '14 at 8:15
daraos
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Which steps are you taking when you create a task using Windows Task Scheduler? In the very first window, General tab, you can change the user the task should run for, and check the "Run with highest privileges" box.
Create the task with your admin account and it should work just fine for the other account.
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answered Mar 29 '14 at 8:15
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