Learn how to open the Task Scheduler in Windows 10 as well as how to create a shortcut for it. Let’s get started.
Method #1
From the Start menu, click “Windows Tools.” Double-click “Task Scheduler.”
Method #2
Using either taskschd.msc or taskschd in the following programs will start the Task Scheduler. The latter command is for 2 and 3, and the former is for the rest.
- File Explorer address bar
- Task Manager (Click File > Run new task to use the command)
Method #3
Type task scheduler in the Start menu and select the Task Scheduler app from the search results.
Method #4
Double-click “taskschd” in the C > Windows > System32 folder.
Method #5
In the Control Panel, type “task” in the search box. Click the “Schedule tasks” link from the search results.
Create Task Scheduler Shortcut
Here you will see the steps to create a Task Scheduler shortcut on your Windows 10 desktop or File Explorer.
Right-click on your desktop or File Explorer blank area.
Select “New.” Then click “Shortcut,” which you can find under “Folder.”
Type taskschd.msc in the “Create Shortcut” pop-up. Click “Next”.
Provide a name for the shortcut if you don’t like the suggested name. Click the “Finish” button.
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