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The Selected Task no Longer Exists: 2 Ways to Fix This Error
Re-enabling Disk Defrag Schedule is a fast solution
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Using the Windows Task Scheduler utility, you may plan tasks to execute on your computer at a certain time or interval. It allows you to execute scripts and applications and even send yourself emails. However, you may get an error message: the selected task no longer exists.
In this guide, we will help you troubleshoot this problem. In our other related guide, you may learn more about theTask Scheduler on Windows 11.
Why do I get the error the selected task does not exist?
You may get this error for any of the following reasons:
You may also consider usingalternative task scheduler software for Windows computers.
What do I do if the selected task does not exist?
Before any solutions, try this workaround:
If, after the scan, the error continues, proceed to the fixes below.
1. Re-enable Disk Defrag Schedule
2. Delete the corrupted task’s folder
Sometimes, you may considercreating a new user profile, but this is a long shot. However, if you have followed the solutions above, you should no longer get the selected task no longer exists error on your Task Scheduler.
Please let us know what worked for you, and also tell us if you discovered other new solutions. We love to hear from you in the comment section below.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
