Easy Ways to Open Task Scheduler in Windows 10 & 11: Run, CMD, and More

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Get to the Task Scheduler in no time with these easy shortcuts
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Task Scheduler is a system tool available in all versions of Windows. It helps you schedule automated tasks that run programs or scripts at specific times. For example, you can schedule your computer to automatically shut down in the middle of the night. In this tutorial, you'll learn all the methods of opening Task Scheduler in Windows 10.

Getting to Task Scheduler in Windows

First, press Windows key + R at the same time. Then, type taskschd.msc Finally, press Enter or click OK .

Method 1
Method 1 of 5:

Open Task Scheduler from Run

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  1. This opens the Run dialog.
  2. [1]
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  3. This opens Task Scheduler in a new window.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 5:

Open Task Scheduler from Search

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  1. If you don't see the search bar, press the Windows key on your keyboard to activate it, or press Windows key + S .
  2. Windows will now search for the application. [2]
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Method 3
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Open Task Scheduler from Command Line (CMD)

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  1. Open Command Prompt . To launch the Command Prompt , type cmd into the Windows search bar and press Enter .
  2. This opens Task Scheduler in a separate window.
    • Alternatively, you can type taskschd.msc and press Enter . [3] [4]
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Method 4
Method 4 of 5:

Open Task Scheduler from the Start Menu

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  1. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard to open it.
  3. This displays programs you can use to take care of administrative tasks, including Task Scheduler. [5]
  4. It'll be near the bottom of the menu.
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Method 5
Method 5 of 5:

Open Task Scheduler from Control Panel

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  1. Press ⊞ Win + R on your keyboard . This opens the Run dialog.
  2. This opens the administrative tools area of Control Panel.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/ways-start-task-scheduler-windows/
      2. ↑ https://www.windowscentral.com/how-create-automated-task-using-task-scheduler-windows-10
      3. ↑ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/ways-start-task-scheduler-windows/
      4. ↑ https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721931(v=ws.11).aspx
      5. ↑ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/ways-start-task-scheduler-windows/
      6. ↑ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/client-tools/administrative-tools-in-windows?pivots=windows-10

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