Possible to run scheduled task without cmd window opening?

[popechild]

I have a scheduled task that runs overnight to download xmltv data, but occasionally I'm up late watching tv and have the cmd window open while I'm watching something. Is there a way to setup the batch file, or the scheduled task so that it operates "quietly" in the background?

Thanks!

[doc]

I haven't tried any of these methods but worth a go.

1. the estist is.. (from http://robert.accettura.com/archives...nd-batch-file/)

Simply create a shortcut to the bat file in the same directory which will create a .lnk file. Go to the properties of the lnk file and set it to run minimized. Then, go to the scheduled task and “manually” enter the path+file name of the .lnk file.

If you click browse to search for the lnk file, it won’t work.

Then run the task and all you will see is a little flash or minimized icon on your taskbar while the bat does its thing.

2. the hard way is posted here

http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-2125918.php

its where it mensions using vbscripts to call batch files.

If theres an easier way I'd like to know too.

Good luck!

[KJake]

Also, depending on permissions needed, you can tell the task to run as SYSTEM, no password needed and you won't see the windows anymore.

[popechild]

Originally Posted by KJake

Also, depending on permissions needed, you can tell the task to run as SYSTEM, no password needed and you won't see the windows anymore.

As far as I can tell, that seems to have done the trick... thanks!