Settings Button Missing in Scheduled Tasks Tool

ID: Q177124

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you view the properties for a ScanDisk for Windows or Disk Defragmenter task in the Scheduled Tasks tool, the Settings button may be missing.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the System Agent component of Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 is not installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

If you have Plus! for Windows 95, you can resolve this issue by installing the System Agent component. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-

   click Add/Remove Programs.

2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Plus! For Windows 95,

   and then click Add/Remove.

3. Click Add/Remove, click the System Agent check box to select it, and

   then click Continue.

4. If you leave your computer on at night, click Yes. If you do not leave

   your computer on at night, click No.

5. Restart Windows 95 when you are prompted.

6. Close Control Panel.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about Task Scheduler, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base

   ARTICLE-ID: Q171655
   TITLE     : Installing Task Scheduler Enables System Agent Tasks

   ARTICLE-ID: Q172080
   TITLE     : System Agent Does Not Function After Uninstalling Task
                Scheduler

Additional query words: 95 4.00 scheduler

Keywords          : kbenv kbtool kbui winplus win95 msiew95 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: March 19, 1999