A task does not run as expected after you wake a Windows Vista-based computer

Article ID: 930133 - View products that this article applies to.
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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. On a Windows Vista-based computer, you create a task in Task Scheduler. Then, you enable the Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed setting for the task. If the computer was turned off when the task was scheduled to run, the task will run as expected when you restart Windows Vista. However, if the computer was in sleep mode when the task was scheduled to run, the task does not run at the scheduled time. Additionally, the task does not run as expected when you wake the computer.
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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, make sure that the Wake the computer to run this task setting is enabled when you create the task. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start
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    Start button
    , click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Task Scheduler.
  2. Click Action, and then click Create Task.
  3. Click Conditions.
  4. Click to select the Wake the computer to run this task check box.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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Properties

Article ID: 930133 - Last Review: March 15, 2007 - Revision: 1.3
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
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