HTG Explains: How Windows Uses The Task Scheduler for System Tasks

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Published on Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:00:52 GMT Indexed on 2012/09/01 15:40 UTC
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While you can use the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule your own automatic tasks, Windows also uses it behind the scenes to perform many system tasks – defragmenting your hard disks when you’re not using your computer, for example.

You can even modify these system tasks to tweak Windows to your liking – for example, you can change how often Windows creates system restore points. Third-party programs also often use the Task Scheduler for their own tasks.

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