Task Scheduler - any way to run in background?

[Simon205]

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

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

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

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

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 ?).

 

[Simon205]

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

Thanks,


Simon

 

[handleman]

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)