This error can be caused due to various reasons, for example, if the Task Scheduler’s connection to the Task Scheduler service is broken, or if there’s a malware attack.
In this guide, we’ll take you through a few troubleshooting steps to help you fix the task scheduler result 0x80 problem.
- Task Scheduler is a useful feature created to manage Windows tasks, but it is prone to errors.
- The 0x80004005 error is the most common one and can occur for numerous reasons.
- You can quickly troubleshoot the issue by restoring the system settings using specialized software.
- Another effective way to fix the Task Scheduler error is to run the SFC scan on your PC.
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Check if the task is actually assigned to a user
- Open Task Scheduler and start the Task Scheduler.
- Go to File and select Open Task Scheduler Library.
- Now, click on Task Scheduler Library from the Start menu.
- Double-click on the user account you want to assign the task to.
- Right-click on the task and select Properties.
- Go to the Triggers tab and set Run whether user is logged on or not to Disabled.
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Verify that the user has the required permissions
- Open the Task Scheduler applet.
- Go to Action.
- Right-click on the task you want to edit.
- Select Properties.
- Go to the Permissions tab.
- Check the user or group that has permission to execute the task.
- Check if the task scheduler service is running.
- Verify that the machine owner has permission.
Verify the Task Name
- The task name should be valid and should also end with .exe.
- Verify the Task Folder
The task folder should be in a valid location. - Verify the Task Permissions
The task folder should have permissions for the logged in users.
Try running the task manually
- Open Run by pressing the Windows key + R hotkey.
- Type cmd in the Open box, and click the OK button.
- Enter the following command in the cmd window, and press the Enter button: taskschd.msc
- Then double-click the Task Scheduler Library to expand it.
- Select Microsoft\Windows\TaskScheduler, right-click it, and select the Delete option.
- Then click the OK button.
- Thereafter, right-click the Microsoft\Windows\TaskScheduler Library and select New Folder.
- Type Microsoft\Windows\TaskScheduler in the Create New Folder text box, and click the OK button.
- Enter the following path in the cmd window and press Enter: C:Windowssystem32taskschd.msc
- When the Task Scheduler window opens, select the Task Scheduler Library and expand it.
- Then right-click the Microsoft\Windows\TaskScheduler Library and select Add/Remove Windows Features.
- Select the Turn Windows features on or off option on the Add/Remove Windows Features window.
- Click the check box for the Microsoft-Windows-TaskScheduler feature, and click the OK button.
