TaskSettings.MultipleInstances property
For scripting, gets or sets the policy that defines how the Task Scheduler deals with multiple instances of the task.
This property is read/write.
Syntax
TaskSettings.MultipleInstances As Integer
Property value
TASK_INSTANCES_POLICY constants.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
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Starts a new instance while an existing instance of the task is running. |
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Starts a new instance of the task after all other instances of the task are complete. |
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Does not start a new instance if an existing instance of the task is running. |
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Stops an existing instance of the task before it starts new instance. |
Remarks
When reading or writing XML for a task, this setting is specified in the MultipleInstancesPolicy element of the Task Scheduler schema.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
| Type library |
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| DLL |
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See also
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