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Batch files as scheduled tasks on Windows 2000 Server

I'm having troubles running batch files as scheduled tasks on windows 2000 server.. this has always worked for me in win2k pro and winXP pro, but in server they dont run and return a code of "1" ...
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How do I make a batch file that creates a scheduled task?

The AT command schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at a specified time and date. The Schedule service must be running to use the AT command. AT [\\computername] [ [id] [/DELETE] | ...

Reasons why PowerShell scripts cannot be executed in Task Scheduler

When a PowerShell script fails in Task Scheduler, separate the trigger, action, result, and expected output.The target audience is administrators who run PowerShell scripts in Task Scheduler. This ...
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7 useful batch files you can create to automate tasks on Windows 11

You can automate many tasks on your Windows 11 PC using batch files. I’ll explain what a batch file is, how you can create one, and show you some interesting and useful uses of these files. A batch ...

Subtle Pitfalls When Automating with Windows Task Scheduler

When setting up automated posts or periodic tasks for personal development, there are many situations where you can operate sufficiently using Windows Task Scheduler instead of using advanced cloud ...