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can't schedule backup
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Scheduled Tasks cannot run with a blank password
That is normal behavior. In order to schedule this task, the account to be used must have a password.
[ol]There are basically two possibilities to overcome this[li]Create another 'backup service' user account with a password. Set this as the user account to run the scheduled backup. This account can be hidden from the Welcome Screen if you so desire.[/li][li]Add a password to your user 'normal' user account. You can still have this automatically log on if you so desire, but don't forget the password.[/li][/ol]
That is normal behavior. In order to schedule this task, the account to be used must have a password.
[ol]There are basically two possibilities to overcome this[li]Create another 'backup service' user account with a password. Set this as the user account to run the scheduled backup. This account can be hidden from the Welcome Screen if you so desire.[/li][li]Add a password to your user 'normal' user account. You can still have this automatically log on if you so desire, but don't forget the password.[/li][/ol]
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