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    1 min read 5 stepsFebruary 10, 2026Verified February 2026

    How to Schedule Tasks on Windows

    Automate repetitive tasks using Windows Task Scheduler.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    windows
    task-scheduler
    automation

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Task Scheduler
    2. 2.Create a basic task
    3. 3.Set the trigger
    4. 4.Set the action
    5. 5.Review and finish
    1

    Open Task Scheduler

    ~15s
    Search for "Task Scheduler" in the Start menu to open the scheduling tool.
    2

    Create a basic task

    ~15s
    Click "Create Basic Task" in the right panel. Give it a name and description.
    3

    Set the trigger

    ~15s
    Choose when to run: daily, weekly, monthly, at startup, or when a specific event occurs.
    4

    Set the action

    ~15s
    Choose "Start a Program" and browse to the program or script you want to run automatically.
    5

    Review and finish

    ~15s
    Review your settings and click Finish. The task will now run automatically on schedule.

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