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Fix: The Directory Name is Invalid Error in Task Scheduler
Fix the Start-in path in the task settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have reported that when they schedule to run a task on Windows Task Scheduler, they sometimes encounter the error message –The directory name is invalid.
The directory name is invaliderror message in Task Scheduler typically occurs when the task you’re trying to run cannot find the directory or does not have permission to access it. This guide will walk you through easy fixes to resolve the error.
What does The directory name is invalid error in Task Scheduler mean?
The directory name is invalid is a type of runtime error that occurs when Task Scheduler tries to execute a scheduled task, but encounters a problem related to the directory path specified for the task.
It can occur due to various reasons. Below are some common causes for this problem:
How do I fix a directory name is invalid?
Before you try the below solutions, here are a few preliminary steps you can try:
1. Correct the Start-in path
Similarly, specifying a path in the Program/script field should be enclosed in double quotes if it contains any space or special character.
Also, when you modify the path in theProgram/scriptfield, remember to update theStart infield as well.
2. Change the directory permissions
3. Run the chkdsk tool
That’s it! If the previous solutions didn’t work, you can fixThe directory name is invaliderror in Windows Task Scheduler by running CheckDisk.
Learn everything you need to know aboutusing Task Scheduler in Windowsto streamline your work.
If you have other suggestions or questions on this topic, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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