Run Scheduled task Minimized? 1

[SaturnSeven]

Is there any way or a way around running a scheduled task in a minimized state.
I have a task that needs to run every 15 mins and I do not want it to pop up over want I'm working on.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[linney]

This might depend on the actual task in question and whether it has a command line or switch to allow it to run in the background etc.

Basic XP Scheduled Task Problem
thread779-933090

How To Schedule Tasks in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308569/en-us?FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[SaturnSeven]

The task is running a MS Access database that outputs a XML file. As far as I can see there isn't an option in the windows task schedule for background.

 

[Curiousintel]

You could create a shortcut to the task or program in its own directory.

This will make a .lnk file, edit the properties of the shortcut to run as minimized.

Just a note to this you must enter the path to the shortcut manually in the scheduled task line - (do a cut and paste job from explorer)as browsing will not show up the .lnk file in the scheduler.

Hope it helps it should only flash when the job runs.

 

[Nelviticus]

You could create an AutoExec macro in the Access database to minimise the application window. Just create a macro called 'AutoExec', put in an Action of 'RunCommand' and enter the command as 'AppMinimize'.

Regards

Nelviticus