Scheduling NTBackup

[Guest]

Using XP home.
I can use NTBackup, but cannot get it to run as a scheduled task - it just
says 'could not start'. I believe this may be a known problem, but cannot
find a fix.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:
"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password­"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| Using XP home.
| I can use NTBackup, but cannot get it to run as a scheduled task - it just
| says 'could not start'. I believe this may be a known problem, but cannot
| find a fix.
| --
| Peter

 

[Guest]

Carey

Many thanks - I have been tearing what is left of my hair out over this one!
Fixed it with kellys-korner so that scheduled tasks now run without a
password. What a pity this option is not given in Help and Support!

 

[Kerry Brown]

Carey

Many thanks - I have been tearing what is left of my hair out over this
one!
Fixed it with kellys-korner so that scheduled tasks now run without a
password. What a pity this option is not given in Help and Support!

Allowing scheduled tasks to run witout a password is a major security risk.
Why not just make a password protected account just for the scheduled
backup?

Kerry

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:
"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password­"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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:

| Using XP home.
| I can use NTBackup, but cannot get it to run as a scheduled task - it
just
| says 'could not start'. I believe this may be a known problem, but
cannot
| find a fix.
| --
| Peter

 

[Guest]

Why is it a major security risk?
--
Peter

Carey

Many thanks - I have been tearing what is left of my hair out over this
one!
Fixed it with kellys-korner so that scheduled tasks now run without a
password. What a pity this option is not given in Help and Support!

Allowing scheduled tasks to run witout a password is a major security risk.
Why not just make a password protected account just for the scheduled
backup?

Kerry

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:
"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password­"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Using XP home.
| I can use NTBackup, but cannot get it to run as a scheduled task - it
just
| says 'could not start'. I believe this may be a known problem, but
cannot
| find a fix.
| --
| Peter

 

[Kerry Brown]

Virii that spread via a network could drop a task into scheduled tasks. When
it runs (without a password) it will install itself. Another risk would be a
user with a limited account could schedule a task to run and gain access to
adminstrator permisssions. If you are on the Internet your user accounts
should be password protected. It is the first line of defence.

Kerry

Why is it a major security risk?
--
Peter

Carey

Many thanks - I have been tearing what is left of my hair out over this
one!
Fixed it with kellys-korner so that scheduled tasks now run without a
password. What a pity this option is not given in Help and Support!

Allowing scheduled tasks to run witout a password is a major security
risk.
Why not just make a password protected account just for the scheduled
backup?

Kerry

:

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:
"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password­"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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:

| Using XP home.
| I can use NTBackup, but cannot get it to run as a scheduled task -
it
just
| says 'could not start'. I believe this may be a known problem, but
cannot
| find a fix.
| --
| Peter