how to start MSTASK?

[stump]

Hello,

I am having trouble setting up the wintv scheduler for recording TV shows on my computer. (Win XP) When I try, I get the error "Could Not Create Program"

From the wintv support site:

"Could Not Create Program" Error when attempting to save program information in WinTV-Scheduler:

Be sure that the program is being given a unique name.

Be sure that MSTASK is running. Scheduler requires this to be running to function properly.

If you are running Windows 2000/XP, be sure that you are logged on as administrator.

You must use valid characters when naming a program (File names cannot contain the following characters: ' \ / : * ? " < > |) and should not be excessively long.



Based on this, the only thing wrong is that MSTASK is not running. It is not listed under start>programs>admininstrative tools>services.

How do I get this service running again?

Apparently it was running at one time, because I currently have programs scheduled. I just can't add new programs anymore.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

[stump]

^BUMP^

...Anyone?

[Statica]

Is the TASK SCHEDULER on your services list running? If so start it and see if your TV Scheduler works. If it does work, then you will have to change your TASK SCHEDULER to start automatically on boot.

HTH

[stump]

Thanks for the reply. The "Task Scheduler" is running and set to start automatically with windows.

I'm wondering if MSTASK came fromthe WinTVinstall disk. The "MS" leads me to believe it is a windows service though. I've reinstalled wintv & its components to no avail, though I did not go through and delete all registry entries and completely clean the system of the program before reinstalling.

Any other suggestions are welcome. If I don't have this resolved this weekend, I will restore my "Ghost" image. I was hoping to avoid that since I"ve made quite a few changes since that image was created.

On a completely unrelated subject... How do I turn off the irritating "overtype mode" when editing my text in this thread? I HATE overtype mode!!