Fixes an issue in which a scheduled task is forcibly canceled by the TaskEng.exe process in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008.

Resolves vulnerabilities in Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a system and runs a specially crafted application.

After you install this security update, you may receive an error message that resembles the following when you open Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc): Task taskname: The task image is corrupt or has been tampered with. Specifically, this problem can occur in the following scenario: Your computer is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.

To do this, follow these steps: Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, do the following as your appropriate: If you are running Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, first run the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool prior to running the System File Checker.

In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help?

Consider the following scenario: You create some tasks in Task Scheduler on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista. Some of these tasks are randomly delayed tasks.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

You create a task and specify multiple triggers for the task in the Task Scheduler Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. The triggers cause the task to run according to a schedule. In this scenario, the Next Run Time of the task always displays the time that is specified by the first trigger.

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.