Run script on Windows every n minutes

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What's the best way on a Windows machine to run some sort of script every n minutes?

I've googled around and read that Windows Scheduler is best avoided.

You might want to say why you think Windows Scheduler isn't appropriate for you. — David Webb, Dec 08 '09 at 09:20
The only answer I really have to that is based on my googling. I've read that Windows Scheduler is unreliable. I may be off the mark? — Jamie Dixon, Dec 08 '09 at 09:22
@Jamie - can you add a link or two to the information you've found. I've never had problems with Windows Scheduled Tasks, so I'd like to know more. — ChrisF, Dec 08 '09 at 09:43

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 08 '09 at 09:43

It would be helpful if you say what the problems are with Windows scheduler - It works VERY well and I would use it.

Simply go in to Task Scheduler / Scheduled Tasks and set up a new one, It is very easy to set and use.

If you say what version of Windows you are you using, I can post some pictures and further help.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 29 '18 at 12:54

If you are not satisfied with the GUI based task scheduler, schtasks.exe allows command-line finely controlled access to the Windows task scheduling framework. Excellent documentation is available on the Microsoft website: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/TaskSchd/schtasks

score 1 · Answer 3 · edited Aug 11 '11 at 06:48

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The free System scheduler from Splinterware can do that.

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edited Aug 11 '11 at 06:48

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Run script on Windows every n minutes

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