Create Task Scheduler

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How to create Task Scheduler. Step-by-step process. what files should we create

Vinay Singh · Answer

Hi Subham Plesae refer the below link this may help you https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/scheduling-in-asp-net-mvc-core

Muhammad Imran Ansari · Answer

Hi Shubham Creating a Task Scheduler in Windows to run a .NET Core application involves several steps. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you set it up: Step 1: Create a .NET Core Application 1. Install .NET Core SDK: Ensure you have the .NET Core SDK installed on your machine. You can download it from the [official .NET website](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download). 2. Create a New .NET Core Project : - Open a command prompt or terminal. - Run the following command to create a new console application: dotnet new console -n MyScheduledTask - Navigate to the project directory: cd MyScheduledTask 3. Build the Project: - Run the following command to build the project: dotnet build 4. Publish the Project: - Publish the project to create a self-contained executable: dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained - The published files will be located in the `bin/Release/netX.X/win-x64/publish` directory (replace `netX.X` with the appropriate .NET Core version). Step 2: Create a Batch File to Run the .NET Core Application 1. Create a Batch File: - Create a new text file in the publish directory and name it `RunMyScheduledTask.bat`. - Open the batch file in a text editor and add the following content: @echo off cd /d %~dp0 MyScheduledTask.exe - Save and close the file. Step 3: Set Up Task Scheduler 1. Open Task Scheduler: - Press `Win + R` type `taskschd.msc` and press Enter to open the Task Scheduler. 2. Create a New Task: - In the Task Scheduler click on Create Task in the right-hand pane. 3. General Tab: - Enter a name for the task (e.g. RunMyScheduledTask). - Optionally provide a description. - Select Run whether user is logged on or not and check Do not store password. 4. Triggers Tab: - Click on New... to create a new trigger. - Set the trigger to your desired schedule (e.g. daily weekly at startup etc.). - Configure the start date time and recurrence as needed. - Click OK to save the trigger. 5. Actions Tab: - Click on New... to create a new action. - Set Action to Start a program. - In the Program/script field browse to the `RunMyScheduledTask.bat` file you created earlier. - In the Start in field enter the path to the directory containing the batch file (e.g. `C:\path	o\publish\directory`). - Click OK to save the action. 6. Conditions Tab: - Configure any additional conditions if needed (e.g. start the task only if the computer is idle). 7. Settings Tab: - Configure any additional settings if needed (e.g. allow the task to be run on demand stop the task if it runs longer than a specified time etc.). 8. Save the Task: - Click OK to save the task. Step 4: Test the Task 1. Run the Task Manually: - In the Task Scheduler find your task in the list right-click it and select Run to test it. - Check the output or logs to ensure the task runs as expected. 2. Check for Errors: - If the task does not run as expected check the Last Run Result in the Task Scheduler and review any error messages. Files to Create - . NET Core Application: The main executable and associated DLLs. - Batch File (`RunMyScheduledTask.bat`): A script to run the .NET Core application. By following these steps you can successfully create a Task Scheduler task to run your .NET Core application on a specified schedule.