Windows Vista and upwards uses XML files when importing scheduled tasks, so JOB files can only be opened by versions of Windows that use Task Scheduler 1.0, like Windows 2000 and XP.

If Task Scheduler stops automatically, failed to start task for user, is not running a script or batch file, does not start a task at next run time on Windows 11/10, then see this post.

To launch Task Scheduler in Windows 8.1, open the Charms bar by tapping Windows Logo Key + C. Use the search function to look for Schedule tasks and select that option.

Windows Task Scheduler lets you open an app or run a script under predefined circumstances. For example, you may want Netflix to fire up at lunchtime so you know it's time to take a break with one ...