running vbs script using scheduled task

[tpluskota]

Im having a problem when im trying to run a vbs script using windows scheduled task, if I run the script by clicking on it it works however when I add it as a task in does nothing, I have checked all the security settings and they seem fine, I am running the task as an adinistrator. Any ideas??

 

[wallst32]

Try running as your command:

"cscript.exe yourscript.vbs"

When you "click" on a .vbs, Windows associates it with cscript.exe much in the same fashion a .doc would open in Word. But when you schedule it, there is no link to the interpretter, in this case cscript.exe.

Also, consider using abosolute paths; ie "c:\windows\sytem32\cscript.exe c:\scripts\myvbs.vbs" as your command line.

 

[PScottC]

If that doesn't work, try creating a batch file with the cscript command as shown by wallst32. Then execute the batch from your schedule.

Also, you may need to give additional rights to the Administrator account... Specifically "Log on as Batch" right.

PSC

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[wcburton]

You should also check the log to see the task result or error code. You can view the log from the "Advanced" menu that appears for Scheduled Tasks or check the file SchedLgU.Txt in the Windows directory.

Sometimes it's the simple things - is the task scheduler service running? Pardon me if you already did check it but your post did not indicate it.