How can I prevent user privilege accounts from launching Task Scheduler?

Question

Hello!

I want to require administrator privileges to start the task scheduler.

If an account with user privileges tries to start the task scheduler, it is necessary to enter an administrator account with UAC, or the task scheduler cannot be started due to an error, so I want to require administrator privileges.

My environment is below.

OS: Windows Server 2016 data center edition

Regards,

Answer 1

Hello akifumi,

Thank you for your question and for reaching out with your question today.

To require administrator privileges to start the Task Scheduler on Windows Server 2016, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and search for "Task Scheduler". Right-click on the Task Scheduler app and select "Properties".
2. In the Properties window, go to the "Compatibility" tab.
3. Check the box that says "Run this program as an administrator".
4. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

By enabling the "Run this program as an administrator" option, any user who tries to start the Task Scheduler will be prompted for administrator credentials through User Account Control (UAC). This ensures that only users with administrative privileges can access and modify the Task Scheduler settings.

Please note that requiring administrator privileges to start the Task Scheduler can provide an extra layer of security, but it may also introduce inconveniences for regular users. Make sure to communicate the necessary procedures to the appropriate users to avoid any disruptions in their workflow.

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