How can I run a scheduled task as SYSTEM
I can't add SYSTEM account in task scheduler. When I try to add it becomes MYDOMAIN\SYSTEM and I get invalid user error.
Can I use SYSTEM account to run a scheduled task?
Solution 1:
For Windows Server 2008 this is how to change to use the SYSTEM user account when executing a scheduled task:
- Go to Start > Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler
- In the Task Scheduler window click "Create Task" on the right hand bar under the "Actions" pane
- In the "Create Task" dialog click the "Change User or Group" button
- Make sure "From this location" is set to the local machine name (to change click "Locations" button and select the local computer name)
- Type "SYSTEM" in the text box and press ok . Under "When running the task, use the following user account:" you should see "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM".