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Run or Edit and Delete Tasks via Windows Task Scheduler

Posted on 02/04/202016/09/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Run or Edit and Delete Tasks via Windows Task Scheduler
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Task Scheduler enables you to automatically perform routine tasks on a chosen computer. Task Scheduler does this by monitoring whatever criteria you choose. This is referred to as “triggers” and then executing the tasks when those criteria are met. Please refer to the following exciting guides: Task scheduler errors and success code: What does code 0x41301, Wbadmin Email Alerts: How to monitor Windows server backup, Microsoft Management Console: How to fix Windows Task, and Run Python Script via Windows Task Scheduler.

You can use the Task Scheduler to execute tasks such as starting an application, sending an email message, etc. Tasks can be scheduled to execute in response to these events, or triggers.  In this article, you will learn how to Run, Edit, and Delete Tasks via Windows Task Scheduler.

How to Run, Edit, and Delete Tasks via Windows Task Scheduler

Before proceeding with the steps to run, edit and delete a scheduled task via the graphical user interface. Once you have a task created via the GUI as shown in the above link, you can use these steps to view, exit, or run the task.

Launch Windows Task Scheduler

Launch the Task Scheduler as shown below or search for task scheduler from the search window and open it.

Windows Run dialog box showing 'taskschd.msc' being entered with an arrow pointing to the text and an 'OK' button clicked.

This will open up the task scheduler program as shown below

Screenshot of Windows Task Scheduler interface showing task summary and status updates for automated tasks.

Expand the Task Scheduler Library branch. Select the task on the right pane of the window (if you have a folder created for your tasks, select it in this step).

Here are some related articles on Windows Task Scheduler: How to create an advanced scheduled task on Windows Server with Windows Task Scheduler, how to export and import scheduled tasks on Windows Server with the Task scheduler and PowerShell, how to automate Windows Update with PowerShell and Task Scheduler, and how to create a scheduled task with Windows Admin Center.

To run a task

To perform the following steps below, Right-click on the task and select run. Or under “Selected Item”, click on run as shown below

Screenshot of Windows Task Scheduler showing the 'WindowsUpdate' task with options to 'Run', 'End', 'Disable', 'Export', 'Properties', and 'Delete'.

Please refer to the following related articles:

Edit or Modify a Windows Scheduler Task

To edit or modify a task, perform the following steps below. Right-click it and select the Properties options. Or select Properties under “Selected Items” as shown below.

Screenshot of Task Scheduler in Windows, displaying the selected task 'WindowsUpdate.' The context menu shows options like 'Run,' 'End,' 'Disable,' 'Export,' and 'Properties' with an emphasis on the selected item.

This will open the properties windows as shown below. You can work through the following tasks and modify them.

Note: On Windows Server 2019, you will be required to enter your administrative credential in order to complete the task modification.

Screenshot of Windows Update Properties window on a Local Computer, displaying tabs such as General, Triggers, Actions, Conditions, Settings, and History, along with task details like location, author, description, and security options for a scheduled task.

To delete a task

To delete a task, perform the following steps below. Right-click on the task and select the Delete option

Screenshot of Windows Task Scheduler showing a list of scheduled tasks. The 'WindowsUpdate' task is highlighted with a context menu open that includes a 'Delete' option, indicated by a red arrow. The 'Description' section provides details about downloading and rebooting after installation.

For how to run, edit and delete scheduled tasks via the command line, see the following link.

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