Task Scheduler wont run “.exe” file on startup

Try3 said:

I'm glad it's fixed. Windows 10 is very resistant to elevated actions taking place at startup [as a protection against malware]. That's why TS resisted being told to run it at startup rather than login.

Does your NumLock now survive that vbs script [after your exe has been run]?
- I'm thinking of both the NumLock action and any NumLock indicator that your computer might have.

Denis

had no idea, got to say loving this forum even more so today! Life savers right here! Yes the .exe survives even after running the script, only way to stop it is Ending the Task in TM

Try3 said:

OK. I'm glad it's working for you. [I would have used SharpKeys instead but that would have been a permanent change so, unlike your solution, it could not be ended at will.]

Yes, TenForums is a great forum. I no longer bother with any others.

Do take a look at the TenForums tutorial index. It's a goldmine.
- At the bottom of the tutorial index webpage, there's a link to download it as a spreadsheet.
- Personally, I find the xlsx very convenient for searching for topics while I'm still at the head-scratching or swearing stage of fault-finding.
- A new tutorial index is published every month. You can be notified of that by 'subscribing' to the thread Newly added tutorials - TenForumsTutorials

At the top of any TenForums webpage just underneath the page numbers, you'll see a Thread tools button.
Click on that then click on Subscribe to this thread or Unsubscribe from this thread as required.

Denis

this is amazing! thanks so much again!