Task Scheduler won't run batch file automatically

So, I have a folder filled with the program and the necessary resource files needed in order for it to function. When I start the batch file manually, (double-clicking) it functions as necessary. However, when i schedule it as a task, it either says it "the
program has stopped working" "a file is missing" (although the file is indeed on the system and in the folder) or it starts the program but it opens it in cmd and opens up a text box with the directory of the folder. Also, I'm running a windows
8.1 with a x64-bit OS.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Senor Vega,
It sounds like it might be a permissions type issue keeping your file from running properly.
Check to see what type of user account it is set to run under.
It may be that it needs to run under an account with administrative privileges, which you would need to ensure that you have “Run with highest privileges” selected.
If you are running the task from a standard user account, make sure you select “Run whether user is logged on or not” and select a user from the administrators group.
Also check the permissions of the batch file itself to make sure those are set properly.
Hope this helps!
Mike
Windows Outreach Team – IT Pro
Windows for IT Pros on TechNet

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