To resolve this issue, we’ll show you how to prevent others from creating, deleting, running, or stopping tasks in the Task Scheduler.
How to Prevent Others From Creating Tasks in the Task Scheduler
Let’s check out how to prevent others from creating tasks in the Task Scheduler.
Using the Local Group Policy Editor
The Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE) makes it easy for you to configure the Task Scheduler settings. If fact, you can also use this tool to prevent others from deleting or adding printers on Windows.
Here’s how to use the LGPE to prevent others from creating tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box, type gpedit. msc, and then press Enter. When the LGPE opens up, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Task Scheduler. Double-click on the Prohibit New Task Creation option on the right.
To prevent others from creating tasks, select Enabled on the next screen. From there, close the LGPE and restart your device to save these changes.
Considering restoring the default settings? Here are the steps you can follow:
Open the LGPE and navigate to the Task Scheduler option as per the previous steps. To allow task creation, double-click on Prohibit New Task Creation and select either Disabled or Not Configured. Close the LGPE and then restart your PC.
Using the Registry Editor
Alternatively, you could use the Registry Editor. To avoid any issues, consider backing up the Registry before proceeding.
Now, here’s how to use the Registry Editor to prevent others from creating tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box, type Regedit, and then press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Next, copy-paste the following command into the address bar and press Enter:
Click on the Task Scheduler5.0 key. If it’s missing, create it by right-clicking on the Windows key and selecting New > Key. From there, name the key Task Scheduler5.0.
When you’re on the Task Scheduler5.0 key, right-click on a blank space on the right and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name this value as Task Creation.
To prevent others from creating tasks, double-click on the Task Creation value and set the Value data as 0. Otherwise, set the Value data as 1 to allow others to create tasks. Finally, close the Registry Editor and restart your device to save these changes.
How to Prevent Others From Deleting Tasks in the Task Scheduler
Now, let’s check out how you can prevent others from deleting tasks.
Using the Local Group Policy Editor
Here’s how to use the LGPE to prevent others from deleting tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box, type gpedit. msc, and then press Enter to open the LGPE. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Task Scheduler. Double-click on the Prohibit Task Deletion option on the right.
To prevent others from deleting tasks, select Enabled on the pop-up screen. From there, close the LGPE and restart your PC to save the changes.
If you want to allow others to delete tasks, follow these steps:
Open the LGPE and the Task Scheduler option by applying the previous methods. Double-click on Prohibit Task Deletion and select either Disabled or Not Configured. Finally, close the LGPE and then restart your PC to save these changes.
Using the Registry Editor
Here’s how the Registry Editor can help you to prevent others from deleting tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box, type Regedit, and then press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Next, copy-paste the following command into the address bar and press Enter:
Click on the Task Scheduler5.0 key. If it’s not available, create it by right-clicking on the Windows key and selecting New > Key. Next, name the key as Task Scheduler5.0.
From there, click the Task Scheduler5.0 key and then right-click on a blank space on the right. Next, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and then name the value as Task Deletion.
To prevent others from deleting tasks, double-click on the Task Deletion value and set the Value data as 0. Meanwhile, set the Value data as 1 to allow others to delete tasks. From there, close the Registry Editor and restart your PC to save these changes.
How to Prevent Others From Running or Stopping Tasks in the Task Scheduler
Now, let’s take a look at how to prevent others from running or stopping tasks.
Using the Local Group Policy Editor
Here’s how to use the LGPE to prevent others from running or stopping tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Type Edit group policy in the Start menu search bar. Right-click on the Best match result and select Run as administrator. When the LGPE opens up, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Task Scheduler. Next, double-click on the Prevent Task Run or End option on the right.
Next, select Enabled to prevent others from running or stopping tasks. Finally, close the LGPE and restart your device to apply these changes.
Want to allow others to run or stop tasks in the Task Scheduler? Follow these steps:
Open the LGPE and the Task Scheduler option as per the previous steps. Double-click on the Prevent Task Run or End option and select either Disabled or Not Configured. Close the LGPE and then restart Windows to apply these changes.
Using the Registry Editor
Lastly, here’s how to use the Registry Editor to prevent others from running or stopping tasks in the Task Scheduler:
Type Regedit in the Start menu search bar. Right-click on the Best match result and select Run as administrator. From there, copy-paste the following command into the address bar and press Enter:
Scroll down and locate the Task Scheduler5.0 key. If it’s missing, right-click on the Windows key, select New > Key, and then name the key as Task Scheduler5.0.
Next, click the Task Scheduler5.0 key and then right-click on a blank space on the right. From there, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and then name the value as Execution.
To prevent others from running or stopping tasks, double-click on the Execution value and set the Value data as 0. Otherwise, set the Value data as 1 to allow others to run or stop tasks. Finally, close the Registry Editor and restart your device to apply the changes.
No More Unwanted Changes in Your Task Scheduler
It’s quite annoying when you find new, unwanted tasks in the Task Scheduler. Also, it’s irritating when other users delete your automated tasks. To get rid of such issues, simply apply any of the methods we’ve covered.
And if the Task Scheduler suddenly starts malfunctioning, there are some solutions you can try.
