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View automated Windows tasks and their recent result. Press Windows + R, enter taskschd.msc, and press Enter. Follow the steps in order and stop if the.

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Windows Administration


# How to Open Task Scheduler




## How do I open Task Scheduler?




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




View automated Windows tasks and their recent result.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies 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.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## 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.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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