Installing Task Scheduler Enables System Agent Tasks

RESOLUTION

If the Scheduled Tasks folder contains tasks that you do not want to run on a regular basis, disable the tasks, remove the tasks, or disable Task Scheduler.

To disable a task in the Scheduled Tasks folder, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
2. Right-click the task you want to disable, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
3. On the Task tab, click the "Enabled (scheduled task runs at specified time)" check box to clear it, and then click OK.
4. On the File menu, click Close.

To remove a task from the Scheduled Tasks folder, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
2. Right-click the task you want to remove, click Delete on the menu that appears, and then click Yes.
3. On the File menu, click Close.

To disable Task Scheduler, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
2. On the Advanced menu, click Stop Using Task Scheduler.
3. On the File menu, click Close.