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Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

(OP)
I often need to run task scheduler during the day, say to update or print a large number of files, but can't just 'give up' my machine for hours whilst it repeatedly Restores/Closes SW windows.

Is there a way to minimise it's actions in order that I can continue to work whilst it's in the background?  Even if it's not SW I'd like to be able to use other programs...

Cheers,


Simon

RE: Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

You could try setting the Priority in the Task Manager.
RMB on the task scheduler process, select Priority, then choose a setting.

cheers

RE: Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

Also, if you have a multi-core CPU, you could set the Affinity of the process to a specific core (or is it the core to a specific process ?).

cheers

RE: Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

(OP)
Cheers for the ideas - I'll try adjusting the priority of the tasks and let you know if it works.

Thanks,


Simon

RE: Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

If your main issue is SW popping up on your screen and getting in the way, you could try the multiple desktop power toy (assuming you are on XP).  It's a free download, and I believe you would be able to have Task Scheduler/SW going on one desktop while you work on another.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

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