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Boost Productivity and Efficiency with the Right Employee Schedule App

In today’s fast-paced business world, managing employee schedules can be a challenging task. With multiple shifts, changing availability, and the need for seamless communication, it’s crucial to have the right tools in place to ensure smooth operations. This is where an employee schedule app comes into play. By leveraging this powerful tool, businesses can boost productivity and efficiency in their workforce management processes. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using an employee schedule app and how it can revolutionize your business operations.

Streamlined Communication and Collaboration

One of the greatest advantages of using an employee schedule app is that it offers a centralized platform for communication and collaboration. Traditional methods of scheduling involve phone calls, emails, or even physical schedules posted on bulletin boards. These methods are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and miscommunication.

With an employee schedule app, managers can easily create and distribute schedules with just a few clicks. Employees receive real-time notifications about their shifts, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. Moreover, employees can request shift swaps or time-off directly through the app, streamlining the entire process.

Improved Employee Satisfaction

A well-designed employee schedule app takes into account factors such as availability preferences and time-off requests when creating schedules. This allows employees to have more control over their work-life balance and increases overall job satisfaction. When employees feel heard and accommodated in terms of their scheduling needs, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated at work.

Furthermore, by enabling employees to access their schedules anytime from anywhere through a mobile app, businesses empower their workforce with flexibility and convenience. Whether it’s checking upcoming shifts or requesting changes on-the-go, employees appreciate having easy access to their schedules at all times.

Enhanced Productivity

Efficient scheduling plays a crucial role in optimizing productivity within an organization. An employee schedule app provides managers with valuable insights into labor costs, employee availability, and shift coverage. This data allows businesses to make informed decisions when it comes to scheduling, ensuring that the right people are assigned to the right shifts at the right time.

Moreover, through features like automated shift reminders and notifications, an employee schedule app helps reduce absenteeism and late arrivals. Employees are more likely to be punctual when they receive timely reminders about their upcoming shifts. This leads to better workflow management and increased productivity across the board.

Real-Time Updates and Analytics

Another key benefit of using an employee schedule app is access to real-time updates and analytics. Managers can monitor attendance patterns, track labor costs, and identify areas for improvement through comprehensive reporting tools. These insights enable businesses to optimize their scheduling processes by identifying trends or bottlenecks that might be affecting productivity.

Additionally, real-time updates ensure that any changes or adjustments made to the schedule are immediately communicated to all relevant parties. This eliminates confusion or conflicts that may arise due to outdated information or last-minute changes.

In conclusion, implementing an employee schedule app can significantly boost productivity and efficiency in your business operations. By streamlining communication, improving employee satisfaction, enhancing productivity, and providing real-time updates and analytics, this powerful tool revolutionizes workforce management processes. Invest in the right employee schedule app today and take your business to new heights of success.

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Move scheduled tasks to a new folder?

In the windows task management I created a new folder, lets call it "mytasks".

I expected to be able to organize new tasks into it by using drag&drop from existing tasks, but somehow that's not possible.

How do I move already existing tasks to a new folder/category?

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Actually it is not possible to drag and drop a task to a new folder or just simply move from one folder to another. You will need to create a new task on that folder.

If you want to "move" all your tasks to your custom folder you can import the existing tasks directly from the XMLs stored in C:\Windows\System32\Tasks

• Open Task Scheduler
• Right-click the new destination folder and select Import Task…
• Browse to: C:\Windows\System32\Tasks
• Change the file type at the bottom from XML files ( .xml) to All files ( .*)
• A list of all existing tasks and folders will be listed, select the task to be moved and click Open
• The task will now be imported into the new location but will also still exist at the original location, so right-click on the original task and select Delete

Reference: https://qtechbabble.wordpress.com/2018/03/15/move-windows-tasks-in-task-scheduler/

• 29 Thank you, I really would have expected a better usability in that case \: –  stefan.at.kotlin Mar 30, 2012 at 19:49
• 3 stackoverflow.com/questions/9795560/… combined with a little powershell scripting should help. –  Sean Perry Nov 11, 2014 at 18:12
• 4 How utterly bizarre! –  Toby Allen Dec 7, 2016 at 17:50
• 1 would it work to just move the file to the folder? –  Dave Cousineau Feb 1, 2022 at 23:44

There is a way to 'transfer' the tasks from one folder to another. It's a bit cumbersome but here are the steps:

Step 1: Export the task (one by one) by right clicking on the task and select 'Export' which will then create a file in the selected folder.

Step 2: Import the (exported) task by right click on the new folder and select 'Import Task...'. Then select the file that you created during the export process.

This should work in any newer Windows versions.

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Permanently changing the location of Task Scheduler tasks

You can skip ahead to the $$$Question$$$ below if you don't want to read all of the backstory.

I have a gamer computer running Windows 10 Pro with:

• 512GB SSD partitioned with C: for Windows and P: for non-Microsoft apps
• 640GB HDD partitioned with partition-copies of C: and P:
• 2TB HDD for data
• 2TB external HDD for backups

While trying to prepare my hardware for Windows 11 and Visual Studio Community 2022, my motherboard failed and had to be sent in for repair. I moved the 640GB HDD and the 2TB internal HDD into an old case with an old motherboard (I did not move the SSD because the MB does not have any SSD connectors). While the 640GB HDD does boot and run properly, I have determined that the old computer MB and the 640GB are too old to run Windows 11, so, it will be kept as a fallback.

As I cleanup things on the 640GB HDD and run things like Thunderbird and browsers, I am finding certain apps have stored settings and other "data" on C:, which of course now is different from the C: on the SSD. One of those things is the tasks in Task Scheduler, which I would like to move to the 2TB data HDD so that the same tasks are available regardless of which case I move the 2TB HDD to.

$$$Question$$$

I want to permanently change the disk location of where Windows stores Task Scheduler tasks and any other "data" that Task Scheduler uses. I don't know how/where to permanently change Task Scheduler so that it finds its data in a different disk location. I have not found this info via Google.

Does anybody know how to change this?

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I am not sure why do you want the tasks to be located in another location, but if it is for having the ability to migrate them between the systems, you can export and import the tasks: how-export-and-import-scheduled-tasks-windows-10

If you read the "backstory" at the beginning of my post, you would understand that it is the ability to move the HDD into my fallback computer in case of failure of my C:. I know how to import/export and where the files are located.

Hi @Steve Randolph

You can set the starting directory via CMD:

SCHTASKS /Create /u username /p pswd /ru "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" /rp /sc ONSTART /tn task-name /tr "\"D:\name-of-file-to-run\" "

Hope this helps with your query,

--If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept as answer--

I know that the files are located in "%SystemRoot%\System32\Tasks". The issue is where is that designation stored and can it be changed?

Hi @Steve Randolph ,

if you search the registry for %SystemRoot%\System32\Tasks there is no result found. It seems the path is hardcoded and can't be changed/modified.

As it looks like you can't move the folder permanently you can at least create a copy of the folder structure on a different drive for backup.

(If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

Regards Andreas Baumgarten

Yes, I am already making a backup of the folder structure. I also searched the registry and the search never stopped. I figured that my old computer is running so slow that it never finished.

here the full search of the registry last long as well .... There are some things you have to enjoy ;-)

Kind regards Andreas Baumgarten

and any other "data" that Task Scheduler uses.

That would be in the registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\ And you're not going to be able to "move" that.

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Move Windows Tasks in Task Scheduler

Scheduled Tasks are a fantastic tool for Windows admins.  One function that is missing from the snap-in, however, is the ability to move, copy, or paste an existing task from one folder to another.

In order to move a task, most people will say to export it as XML and then re-import it into the new destination which does work fine.  I’ve also seen scripted solutions available on TechNet and around the web.

But an even simpler method I’ve found involves importing the task but without the need to export first.  To do this:

• Open Task Scheduler
• Right-click the new destination folder and select Import Task…
• Browse to: C:\Windows\System32\Tasks

• A list of all existing tasks and folders will be listed, select the task to be moved and click Open
• The task will now be imported into the new location but will also still exist at the original location, so right-click on the original task and select Delete

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This is AMAZING thank you so much. I’ve got over 100 tasks running on an app server and moving/organizing them was so agonizing. You’ve saved me so much time

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Configuring Windows Task Scheduler to automatically run a ruleset

About this task.

You can set up a scheduled Windows task to run the Datacap Maintenance Manager task profile that you created. You can also run the security options to set to ensure that the task runs successfully. These instructions pertain to systems that are running on Windows. You must use the Windows Scheduler that is on the computer where the Maintenance Manager component NENU.exe is installed.

To configure Windows Task Scheduler to automatically run a ruleset:

• From the Start menu, select Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler .
• Under Task Scheduler (Local) , select Task Scheduler Library and choose New Folder from the Actions panel.
• Enter Datacap and click OK . The new folder is created for your Datacap scheduled tasks.
• Expand Task Scheduler Library and select the Datacap folder.
• In the Actions panel, click Create Basic Task .
• In the Create a Basic Task dialog, enter a name for the task and click Next .
• In the Task Trigger dialog, select Daily and click Next .
• In the Daily dialog, enter the Start date and time, and click Next .
• In the Action dialog, select Start a program and click Next .
• In the Program/script field, browse and select C:\Datacap\Taskmaster\NENU.exe , then click Open .
• In the Add arguments field, enter the path and file name for the Maintenance Manager settings file. For example, enter C:\Datacap\NENU\Batches\NENU_NENU\Settings.xml
• Click Next .
• In the Summary dialog, select Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish and then click Finish . The Maintenance Manager Properties dialog opens.
• If the Properties window for the Maintenance Manager task is not already open, double-click the task name in the Task Scheduler Library . The Properties window opens with the General tab displayed.
• Under Security Options, identify the domain/Windows account currently associated with the task. If it is not the correct account, click Change User or Group and select the Maintenance Manager domain/Windows account.
• Select Run whether user is logged on or not .
• Select Run with highest privileges option .
• Ensure that the Maintenance Manager domain/Windows account is correct, enter the password, then click OK .
• Click OK to close the Properties window.
• Close the Task Scheduler.

How to create an automated task using Task Scheduler on Windows 10

Task Scheduler can automate tasks on Windows 10, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

• Create basic task
• Create advanced task
• Modify task

On Windows 10 , the Task Scheduler lets you create and run tasks automatically, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete the process. Typically, the operating system and certain apps use the scheduler to automate maintenance tasks (such as disk defragmentation, disk cleanup, and updates). However, you can use it to automate your own tasks. For example, you can launch programs, run commands, and execute scripts at a specific time or trigger tasks when a specific event occurs.

Task Scheduler monitors the system's time and events to execute the task as soon as the condition is met.

When trying to use the scheduler app to run a task at a specific time or when an event occurs, you can create a task in at least two ways using the basic and advanced settings.

In this how-to guide , I will walk you through the steps to get started with the Task Scheduler experience to automate tasks on your computer.

How to create a basic task on Task Scheduler

To create a task with basic settings on Windows 10, use these steps:

• Open Start .
• Search for Task Scheduler , and click the top result to open the app.
• Right-click the "Task Scheduler Library" branch and select the New Folder option.
• Type a name for the folder – for example, MyTasks. (This step isn't required, but it's recommended to keep your tasks separate from the system and apps tasks.)
• Click the OK button.
• Expand the "Task Scheduler Library" branch and select the MyTasks folder.
• Click the Action menu.
• Select the "Create Basic Task" option.
• In the "Name" setting, type a descriptive name for the task – for example, Notepad Launcher.
• (Optional) In the "Description" setting, create a description for the task.
• Click the Next button.
• Select the Monthly option.
• Quick note: Task Scheduler includes many triggers, including on a specific date, during startup, or when you or a particular user signs in. You'll have to configure additional parameters depending on what you're trying to accomplish. In this case, we'll select the option to run a task every month.
• Using the "Start" settings, specify when the task should run and the time (very important).
• Use the "Monthly" drop-down menu to choose the months of the year you want to run the task.
• Use the "Days" or "On" drop-down menu to specify the days that the task will run.
• Quick tip: Using the "On" setting may be your best option if you plan to run a task during a specific day of the week.
• Select the Start a program option to launch an app, run a command, or execute a script file.
• Quick note: The "Send an e-mail" and "Display a message" options have been deprecated, meaning they may or may not work because Microsoft is no longer maintaining them.
• In the "Program/script" setting, specify the path for the app.
• Quick tip: If you don't know the path of the app, click the "Browse" button to find it.
• (Optional) In the "Add arguments" setting, you can specify arguments to run the task with special instructions.
• (Optional) In the "Start in" setting, specify the folder in which the program will start. (Usually, you can leave this setting empty.)
• Click the Finish button.

Once you complete the steps, Task Scheduler will save the task and run automatically on the specified schedule and event triggers.

How to create an advanced task on Task Scheduler

To create a task using advanced settings on Windows 10, use these steps:

• Type a name for the folder – for example, MyTasks.
• Expand the "Task Scheduler Library" branch, and select the MyTasks folder.
• Select the Create Task option.
• In the "Name" setting, type a descriptive name for the task – for example, PowerShell First Script.
• In the "Security options" section, configure which administrator account will run the task.
• Quick tip: The default user should be fine if you use an account with administrative privileges. If you want to run a Command Prompt or PowerShell command, select the "Run whether user is logged on or not" option to prevent the command window from showing up when the task runs automatically, as it's likely that using the "Hidden" option won't work.
• (Optional) Check the "Run with highest privileges" option if the task requires elevated privileges.
• The "Configure for" settings should be left alone unless a different compatibility option is required.
• Click the Triggers tab.
• Click the New button.
• Use the "Begin the task" drop-down menu to select one of the many triggers, including "On a schedule," "At startup," "On workstation unlock," and many others. (I'll choose the "On a schedule" option for this guide.)
• Using the "Start" settings, specify when the task should start running and the time (important).
• Select the Monthly option from the left side.
• Use the "Months" drop-down menu to select the months the task will run.
• (Optional) In the "Advanced settings" section, select options to delay, repeat, stop, or expire a task. The "Enabled" option is checked by default. (Typically, you don't want to change these settings unless necessary.)
• Click the Action tab.
• Use the "Action" drop-down menu and select the "Start a program" option.
• Under the "Settings" section, in the "Program/script" setting, specify the path for the application – for example, powershell.exe.
• Quick tip: If you don't know the path of the app, click the Browse button to find it. Also, if it's a known application like PowerShell or Command Prompt, you only need to specify the file name.
• (Optional) In the "Add arguments" setting, specify arguments to run the task with special instructions – for example -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass C:\PATH\TO\SCRIPT\first_script.ps1

The "powershell.exe" command and the above argument will run the script named "first_script.ps1." The argument "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass" ensures that the script runs successfully, and the "-NoExit" argument will prevent the window from closing after running the script. You can learn more about creating a PowerShell script in this guide .

• (Optional) In the "Start in" setting, specify the folder the program will start. (You can always leave this setting empty.)
• Click the Conditions tab.
• (Optional) The "Conditions" tab includes settings that, combined with the "Triggers" settings, will determine when the task should run. (If you're creating a simple task, you don't have to change these settings. However, you want to ensure the "Power" settings are configured to your situation.)
• Click the Settings app.
• (Optional) The "Settings" app includes additional options that will directly affect the behavior of the task. It's not a requirement to change these settings, but it's a good idea to check the following options:
• Run the task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed.
• If the task fails, restart every. (Use this option with the default selections.)

After you complete the steps, authenticate with your account credentials, and then the task will run automatically, according to the configurations.

How to run, edit, and delete a task on Task Scheduler

Once you've created the task, you can use these steps to view, edit, delete, or run:

• Search for Task Scheduler , click the top result to open the experience.
• Expand the Task Scheduler Library branch.
• Select the folder with your tasks.
• To run a task on demand, right-click it and select the Run option.
• To edit a task, right-click it and select the Properties options.
• To delete a task, right-click it and select the Delete option.

You can also view the task information on the page, such as the triggers, when the task runs last, and when it'll run the next time.

Alternatively, you can always select the task and use the "Actions" pane on the right to perform actions, such as run, end quickly, disable, and edit the job.

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Task Scheduler will not run task

• Thread starter Blue_Ridge
• Start date May 22, 2011

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• May 22, 2011

I have created a batch file that performs as expected when I double click on it, or run it from the Windows <Run> window. However, Task Scheduler will not run it. I am running Win7 Professional 64 bit. Screen shots of my setup for this task can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rb_henard/sets/72157626656200523/ If the issue is in the Location line of the General tab being blank then (NOTE NOT the file location}: 1. Please tell me how to edit that line because I have NEVER been able to enter a value on that line 2. What should the location be. Thanks  

• May 23, 2011

OK, then the problem is that you're going to need to come up with a command line that will run the program. You can't just paste a shortcut or document name into the Task Scheduler, it has to be the name of the program that opens or processes the document. Assuming that "C:\Users\Public\Documents\PBA Folder Sync (batch).ffs" is the full filename of the file you're trying to run, open a Command Prompt window (Start, type "cmd" into the search box and press ENTER) and try typing the following into the window followed by the ENTER key: start "" "C:\Users\Public\Documents\PBA Folder Sync (batch).ffs" Note that the extra pair of "s after "start" are required. Does that start the program? If so, then what you want to do is to change...

The "Location" item on the "General" tab shows you what folder the task is in in the left pane of Task Scheduler. It has nothing to do with the default folder that's in effect when the task runs. The location is purely for the purposes of organizing your scheduled tasks. For example you could create a Task Scheduler folder by right-clicking on "Task Scheduler Library" in the left pane and select "New Folder", then naming the folder "Daily Jobs". You can't edit the "Location" field directly, but if you move your scheduled task into the new task scheduler folder then the "Location" field will change to reflect where it is now. Can you post the details of the "action" for the task? Click the "Action" tab for the task, then highlight the action and click "Edit..." and post the resulting "Edit Action" dialogue box. That will show what command you're trying to run, what the command parameters are, and what the default folder is when the command is executed. If we compare that to what you type in a Command Prompt window to run the program manually and what the default folder is when you do that, we can probably figure out where the problem lies.  

Can you post the details of the "action" for the task? Click the "Action" tab for the task, then highlight the action and click "Edit..." and post the resulting "Edit Action" dialogue box. That will show what command you're trying to run, what the command parameters are, and what the default folder is when the command is executed. Click to expand...

OK, then the problem is that you're going to need to come up with a command line that will run the program. You can't just paste a shortcut or document name into the Task Scheduler, it has to be the name of the program that opens or processes the document. Assuming that "C:\Users\Public\Documents\PBA Folder Sync (batch).ffs" is the full filename of the file you're trying to run, open a Command Prompt window (Start, type "cmd" into the search box and press ENTER) and try typing the following into the window followed by the ENTER key: start "" "C:\Users\Public\Documents\PBA Folder Sync (batch).ffs" Note that the extra pair of "s after "start" are required. Does that start the program? If so, then what you want to do is to change the Action of your scheduled program to put the following into the "Program/Script" box: cmd ...and the following into the "Add arguments (optional)" box: /c start "" "C:\Users\Public\Documents\PBA Folder Sync (batch).ffs"  

That worked. MANY THANKS  

Best answer selected by Blue_Ridge.  

hammerhead2010

• Jan 30, 2013

I had to reply because I could not find anything on the net that helped me. So I thought I would help others.... After an hour or better of struggling with this similar thing, I figured out that you have to mount a network share "IN YOUR BATCH FILE" to get the output to be copied to that network share. My suggestion, first try to adjust your batch file to write the output to a LOCAL drive. If that works, then use the "net use" commands to mount and dismount the drives. net use I: \\ip of machine\folder command to run net use I: /delete arrrgggghhh..... I hate task scheduler and windows for that matter. but if you have to use it.......make it work for you. MS ripped off linux and unix for everything else....you think they could have taken cron to....  

• Apr 23, 2013

Hi, I have a similar problem but my situation e little bit different, My script is supposed to rename a XML file with the local hour and then copy it to a different location. Well the copy its made but rename cicle not. Can you guys help me? Here is the code: XML: For /f "tokens=1-2 delims=/:" %%a in ("%TIME%") do (set mytime=%%a%%b) @ECHO %mytime% FOR %%d in (*.xml) DO ( rename %%d %%~nd%mytime%".xml" ) copy c:\folder\*.xml \\server\folder1\ copy c:\folder\*.xml \\server\folder2\ move c:\folder\*.xml c:\folder\transffered This Scrpt runs in Windows XP But its not working in Windows 7 32 BIT Thanks  

• Apr 26, 2013

Sovled the problem: In ActionTab, text box "Start in", inserted "c:\folder\" and worked well!  

Mildren7650

• Jun 18, 2014

Thanks so much for the tip to use NET USE to map to a share within, in our case, a batch file. I have been searching for months since moving from a Windows 2003 server to Windows 2012 server where our batch routines that worked on 2003 were not on 2012. Now my batch files are running to the end, although the Task Scheduler says the task that calls them are still running. Any ideas about that? Thanks again! Jack  

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How to Create Scheduled Task to Copy Files to Another Folder?

In Windows, you can set up a scheduled task to copy files to another folder automatically. This requires a batch file with copy commands and the Task Scheduler utility. Keep reading to learn how to schedule file copy.

By Delia / Updated on April 20, 2023

How to auto copy files from one folder to another

If you simply want to transfer files from one folder to another, just copy them manually. But what if these files are modified frequently and you want to keep a latest copy?

Generally, you can create a batch file with command lines, and use Windows Task Scheduler to copy files to another folder or even mapped network drive on regular basis.

If you find this method can hardly meet your needs, or you want an easier solution with intuitive GUI, you can also try a powerful alternative. I will then describe the two approaches separately.

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To begin with, the most commonly used command lines to copy files & folders are xcopy and robocopy. I will use robocopy here because it’s a more robust replacement of xcopy.

Step 1 . First you need to create a .bat file with a text editor, notepad for example. You can right-click on the desktop and choose New > Text Document .

Step 2 . Open the text document and type the command. The basic syntax for robocopy is:

robocopy [source] [destination]

Fill in the source directory and target directory as you want. For instance, I want to copy files from desktop to D drive, then my command is:

robocopy C:\Users\Delia\Desktop\copy D:\copy

If you want to transfer other files between other source and target directories simultaneously, just add another command line in the notepad according to your needs.

In addition, you can add some switches to customize the file copy, such as:

• /s to copy subdirectories and excludes empty directories;
• /xo to excludes older files;
• /mov to move files to another folder while deleting them from the source folder.

Here’s a full list of robocopy parameters you can refer to. Pick and combine them appropriately, you can accomplish a lot of wonderful things.

What’s more, if you want to receive a message after completing file copy, and press any key to exit, you can use the echo and pause commands. For example:

@ECHO OFF ECHO Copy completed! robocopy C:\Users\Delia\Desktop\copy D:\copy /s /z robocopy C:\Users\Delia\Desktop\copy1 D:\copy1 /s /z PAUSE

By this script, the “copy completed” message will display after the files being copied to the target directories, and the cmd window will pause until I press any key to continue.

Step 3 . Click File > Save As… and give the file a name, then change the extension from .txt into .bat and Save it.

This will create a batch file which you can double-click it to run the commands. Furthermore, you can create a scheduled task with Windows Task Scheduler to copy or move files to another folder automatically.

✍You can also create robocopy scheduled task by parameters. For instance, /MOT:m will execute another incremental backup if changes are detected in "m" minutes.

Step 4 . Open Control Panel and view it by large icons or small icons, then choose Administrative Tools > Task Scheduler . Alternatively, you can directly search for it.

Choose Create Basic Task… on the main interface, and follow the wizard to make your choice.

You can enter the task name and description, choose how to trigger the task. If you want to create a scheduled task to copy files to another folder every day, just choose Daily and set up the specific time point at the next page.

Choose how you want the task to perform. Here select Start a program and browse for the .bat file you just created.

Confirm all the settings and click Finish to schedule the file copy task. You can find it in the Task Scheduler Library afterward, and feel free to edit or delete it.

How to schedule task to copy files to network drive

When you use Task Scheduler to copy files to or from a mapped network drive, you may find it doesn’t actually work. If so, check the security options of the task in Task Scheduler Library .

Task Scheduler can only access mapped network drives with the option “Run only when user is logged on” enabled. If not, please right-click the task, choose Properties to modify the settings.

The combination of robocopy and task scheduler gives you the flexibility to achieve many different purposes, but it also requires a certain level of computer knowledge. If you want a more intuitive solution with equally powerful data protection features, try AOMEI Backupper Standard .

This freeware works on Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and allows you to copy files between internal/external disks, flash drives, network locations and cloud drives. Thus you can easily achieve your files copy task.

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This software helps you to create a scheduled task within 3 steps to copy files to another folder automatically. If you want any changed files to be synced instantaneously without a schedule, you can upgrade to Professional edition to enjoy Real-Time Sync .

Just download the free sync software and follow the guide below to copy files:

How to schedule task to copy files to another folder:

Step 1 . Open the software, select Sync on the left side, and choose Basic Sync to sync changed files from source directory to target directory.

✍ Other sync modes (available in Pro edition): Real-time sync : Sync changed files from the source folder to the target folder in real time. Mirror sync : Keep the files in target folder exactly the same as in source folder. Two-way sync : Sync changed files in source folder and target folder to the other side mutually.

Step 2 . Click Add Folder to specify what you want to copy, then click the destination bar to select the target path.

✍To copy files from a network location, you can click Share/NAS > Add Share or NAS Devices to specify a path. To copy files to network location , you can choose Add Share or NAS Devices from the drop-down menu. As for a mapped network drive, you could select it directly just as local drives.

Step 3 . Click Schedule Sync to set up automatic file copy, and click Start Sync to execute the scheduled task.

✍Schedule options include Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Event triggers/USB plug in. The last 2 requires Pro edition.

Supplement: backup files to another folder as images

By Basic Sync , you can create an intact copy with original folder structure and file formats. The copied files can be accessed and used directly, but if you make some mistakes to the source folder and the changes have been copied to the target directory, you will not be able to restore the files to an earlier version.

In AOMEI Backupper, you can also back up files/partitions/OS/disk to compressed image files, and set up a schedule to implement it automatically. The backup images can't be used without restoration, but you can therefore keep different versions of data, so as to restore it to any earlier version.

To do it, go to the Backup tab and choose the option you need. Also, you can do  incremental or differential backup to save only changed files and therefore save storage space.

Like the Sync method, it also supports backing up files to multiple locations. One of the most popular methods is cloud backup, but the vast majority of cloud drives only offer a few gigabytes of free cloud storage while users often need to backup a large number of files or folders. How to deal with it?

You could consider using the Cloud Backup features of AOMEI Backupper, it comes along with a cloud drive - AOMEI Cloud, and offers 1TB free cloud storage from the time you sign up until 15 days. And the process does not require any human intervention.

Windows enables you to create scheduled task to copy files to another folder regularly, but this requires you to learn about xcopy/robocopy commands and Task Scheduler in advance. For convenience, you can also use professional software like AOMEI Backupper.

In addition to file backup and file sync, it can do many other things for data management and protection. Even if you need to handle more complex data, like transfer OS to another hard drive , you can use the Disk Clone or System Clone feature. Also, it has different versions for different groups, including a Server edition for Windows Server users.

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