Task scheduler missing. How do I fix this problem?

Question

Hello, I am trying to run an online backup service.  Their support staff said that my windows xp media edition 2002 task scheduler missing.  How do I fix this problem?

Answer 1

Look at the link below:

http://forums.techguy.org/windows-xp/730142-solved-task-scheduler-missing-services.html

If the key is missing in the registry, you can try importing from another Windows XP computer or look at the link above.

Thanks,

Marilyn

Answer 2

Marilyn O - you are "thinking outside the box"...

That would be outside the Microsoft box!

Answer 3

This remedy did not solve the problem because the Task Scheduler is not listed in Services any more.  It is missing.  Need to understand how to get it back.

Answer 4

Hi,

Try the steps suggested in the below link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308558

Also find out if is task scheduler is present in services.

Also check if the below listed key is listed in registry:

Important: The instructions below contain steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

a.     Click on start

b.     Click on Run

c.     In Open box type regedit

d.     Navigate to the below location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule