Scheduled Tasks Do Not Start

ID: Q190568

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you use Task Scheduler to schedule a program, the program may not start.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your Windows folder has the same name as the volume label of the hard disk on which the Windows folder is located.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, change the volume label of the hard disk. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click My Computer.


  2. Right-click the hard disk that has the same name as your Windows folder, and then click Properties.


  3. In the Label box, type a new name for your hard disk, and then click OK.


Additional query words: run 


Keywords          : kbtool win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 12, 1999