Task Scheduler Error

[edison]

Hi

Hope you are doin great..I have an issue with Task Scheduler..OS is WIndows XP SP2. The batch file that I am trying to execute here is supposed to keep the PC up to date with the latest virus definitions. Our Client requires that we need to run it on a daily basis and thats why I am setting that up using Task Scheduler.It displays the following error:
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General page initialization failed.
The specific error is:

0x80070057: The parameter is incorrect.
An error occurred attempting to retrieve task account information. You may continue editing the task object, but will be unable to change

task account information.
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My observations on this problem are:

- Task Scheduler service runs in "AUTOMATIC" mode.
- The User name and Password is correct
- Creating separate users does not solve the problem

This is my workplace PC and I have a lot of data on the PC. The tech support guy says that i need to backup the data and reinstall the OS.

I am working on a major project and that the last option i have...

Is there any other software that can function similar to the Task Scheduler.

Is there any way to tweak the OS..I would appreciate a quick response,
Thanks for your time,


With Regards,
Ed.

[EzyStvy]

Which Anti Virus program are you using? Many have the ability built in to check updates daily?

Post the contents of your bacth file? "The parameter is incorrect" indicates you have mis-typed something.

[edison]

thanks for your reply...when executed as a standalone application it runs and executes fine without any errors. does it have anything to do with User Accounts. even another user account was created and the same file was scheduled using the Task Scheduler..still the same result..any ideas..hey i have Zone Labs Integrity Client installed..does it contribute to this issue..please suggest, thanks for your time

[edison]

Hi

I still have the same issue with the task scheduler. Any suggestions, please update me,


Thanks.

[rave]

i had a few problems with it before.

you can try to use "NT Authority/System" as your user and leave your password blank

just my 2 cents. HTH

[edison]

Thanks for the suggestion, but still i get General page initialization failed error.

0x80070057: The parameter is incorrect.
An error occurred attempting to retrieve task account information. You may continue editing the task object, but will be unable to change
task account information.

Is there any other option I can possibly try before a windows soft reinstall?
I'd be glad to know

[edison]

I am enclosing the screenshot of the error. I have ensured that the user name and password of the user account is correct. I am left with no choice, but manually run the update on a daily basis.

I would be glad if you could provide more insight on this,

thanks,
Ed.

[faulkner132]

There is something wrong with the arguments you are passing at runtime. Your task probably looks something like this:

c:\some\path\where\my\program\is\runme.exe "param1 param2"

check the product documentation on your params to make sure you are passing in the info it is looking for.

[edison]

Hi

There are no parameters passed. Its only a batch file thats invoked using the task scheduler. The issue occurs with any new scheduled task, whatever it be. It reproduces the exact error that has been mentioned earlier in this thread. I really need help on this one.

Thanks.

[faulkner132]

From your error message, it appears the program is looking for some parameters. Have you checked the program's documentation?