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AllowStartOnDemand (settingsType) Element

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Specifies that the task can be started using either the Run command or the Context menu.

<xs:element name="AllowStartOnDemand"
    type="boolean"
    minOccurs="0"
    default="true"
 />

The AllowStartOnDemand element is defined by the settingsType complex type.

Parent element

Element Derived from Description
Settings settingsType Contains the settings that the Task Scheduler uses to perform the task.

Remarks

When this element is set to True, the task can be started independently of when any triggers start the task.

For C++ development, see the AllowDemandStart property of ITaskSettings.

For script development, see TaskSettings.AllowDemandStart.

Examples

For a complete example of the XML for a task that allows demand start, see Time Trigger Example (XML).

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
 Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
 Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]

See also

Task Scheduler Schema Elements