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On an XP Pro Dell XPS 410, a batch file has been scheduled to run. The batch file uses this command to copy files to an external drive: xcopy Z:\*.* F:\Backup\ /d /e /v /c /h /r /k /y

Prior to scheduling the file to run as a task, it was tested by executing it from the command line. It ran and all new or updated files on the Z: were copied to the F:\Backup folder.

The task was scheduled and then tested. The Scheduled Task runs when scheduled. The last run time is updated and the status column is clear (no messages about unable to run). However, the batch file does not execute, no files are copied (I did add a new file for testing purposes). The password protected Administrative user was initially to run the task, then later another password protected user was used, both with the same result.

In summary, the batch file runs as intended when executed manually from the command line. The Scheduled Task appears to run normally with no error messages. However the batch file does not run when scheduled using the Task Scheduler with a password protected user.

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Depending on who the scheduled task user is running under, it could be that drive Z: is not mapped

I would do the drive mapping in the batch file itself.