[RESOLVED] Can't get my scheduled backup to run

[Dickster]

I'm using XP pro, trying to schedule a daily backup using the built-in Backup utility. I am able to schedule a daily task, say to start at 6 PM, but it fails to run. The failure message is "The scheduled task did not run because no user account password was entered." The account I am using does not have a password, so I don't know why it asks for one. I am leaving the password form blank when scheduling the task.

[gioannou]

OK, just tested on my XP Pro under a domain account, I had to enter a pass while setting up the task and works fine.The thing is, are u sure your account doesn't have a password?I mean, you may not select a user when logging in but the OS is set up to login always as a certain user.
The other case is that u do select a user while logging in but u don't are not prompted to enter a password(that's another available option).
I guess you are not using the Administrator account.

[HAN]

Seems like I remember reading that a password MUST be entered for the task scheduler to run. If the account doesn't have one, it probably won't run for that user...

[gioannou]

In that case, the only available option is to set a password for the user.
(Dum as it may seem...)

[SuperSparks]

Yes, it is a requirement to use a password with Task Scheduler.

[Dickster]

I logged in with the administrator account (which has a password) and that seemed to fix it.

[THE MICK]

I know i know this is old... But Windows requires a password so that malicious code can't be put in the scheduler. No password no run...