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How to Open Task Scheduler

View automated Windows tasks and their recent result.

Updated September 2, 2026Difficulty: EasyTime: 6 minApplies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11

Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.

Open Task Scheduler

Press Windows + R, enter taskschd.msc, and press Enter.

Command
taskschd.msc

Open the library

Select Task Scheduler Library.

Inspect a task

Read its Triggers, Actions, Conditions, Settings, Last Run Time, and Last Run Result.

Do not disable unfamiliar tasks

Microsoft and application tasks can provide maintenance, updates, backup, or security functions.

Use history when needed

Enable task history for future runs only if the additional logging is appropriate for the system.