Task Scheduler

Default Description:

Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

This is another service that cannot be stopped or disabled by using services.msc.

A listing of default tasks is coming soon.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Schedule

Display Name: Task Scheduler

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System account

Dependencies:

What service Task Scheduler needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• Windows Event Log

What other service require Task Scheduler to function properly:

• None