Download schtasks.exe to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing schtasks.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent schtasks.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

schtasks.exe file Task Scheduler Configuration Tool. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of schtasks.exe related errors on your device. You can also download schtasks.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix schtasks.exe errors

1 Information about schtasks.exe file
2 Errors related to schtasks.exe file
3 How to fix schtasks.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download schtasks.exe

4.1 List of schtasks.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	schtasks.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Task Scheduler Configuration Tool

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common schtasks.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to schtasks.exe file. schtasks.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to schtasks.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

schtasks.exe is corrupted
schtasks.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - schtasks.exe
schtasks.exe file error
schtasks.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register schtasks.exe file:
schtasks.exe file could not be loaded
schtasks.exe file doesn't exist

schtasks.exe

Application could not be started because schtasks.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to schtasks.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing schtasks.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix schtasks.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

schtasks.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with schtasks.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to schtasks.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of schtasks.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to schtasks.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the schtasks.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the schtasks.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the schtasks.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace schtasks.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace schtasks.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded schtasks.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of schtasks.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your schtasks.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows 10

File size 183296 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	af6b564c183d34705be8f9427765f506
	SHA1	0d43399bedae7b762301296c24043f315ee8ff96
	SHA256	2328ad714ad3d8eb5ef956901152935ea1b275bfdf21490510c429616297d9dc
	CRC32	b47cd355
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 182272 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d0fda91cd1b8cdddc593f7cd664f2d7a
	SHA1	cc683ab9cc51d4c724d9c7c95b085d458e80972b
	SHA256	88cb35f45992500756cf0bb21a3361b57f78b044fc371a51b4d4531eaa1e4dc8
	CRC32	4b35b088
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows 8

File size 213504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5560f4603ee5b92e7ee87ac8b1082a70
	SHA1	5b8fbd50d4ca845088e470f3e4fe9eabe020670a
	SHA256	b09ebaecf60f9b63b30bf75eb026615ac799bf54698d5b45adc8b63fe81ebe73
	CRC32	80f1f408
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows 7

File size 179712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2003e9b15e1c502b146dad2e383ac1e3
	SHA1	8a7e8b05a122b768ab85466b2a3daf7a358f90f4
	SHA256	15018d0093befabba8b927743191030d1f8c17bb97fdb48c2fc3eab20e2d4b3d
	CRC32	f9d1117b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows 7

File size 285696 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	97e0ec3d6d99e8cc2b17ef2d3760e8fc
	SHA1	bd9dceffbcbbc82bee5f2109bd73a57477fe1f92
	SHA256	6dce7d58ebb0d705fcb4179349c441b45e160c94e43934c5ed8fa1964e2cd031
	CRC32	fa98becd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 151552 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1f171553f1138dc0062a71a7d275055a
	SHA1	1eca9c1c9aede75e58b6dbb60176c08440f42fff
	SHA256	427ea28ef998b5ce70a617c1828d5eb45fd1429edd5fbcd0eb7f6a42659646d2
	CRC32	2f22c3f9
	Example file location	---

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 246272 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	21809ac0e7a98de827009d6671136bae
	SHA1	4b6c0634de8098595f162e502261bbfb7e658216
	SHA256	9f735707a49abce2f36c04426ac5525ec7c5afb840eccecd1d4ccac4305f82a0
	CRC32	305cec79
	Example file location	---

Filename schtasks.exe

System Windows XP

File size 121856 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cf106f24787ba435a6bca51a54c44193
	SHA1	98fd7a402f2763ecfe2bb87d988bbd2c287bfa91
	SHA256	800461a8ce3962b0b20ea62e7adabd5aef73d78d800d07ce1f3fcaec732f6773
	CRC32	f696369a
	Example file location	---