SCHTASKS /Query /?: Enables an administrator to display the scheduled tasks on the local or remote system.

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SCHTASKS /Query [/S system [/U username [/P password]]] [/FO format]
    [/NH] [/V] [/?]

Description: 
    Enables an administrator to display the scheduled tasks on the
    local or remote system.

Parameter List:
    /S           system      Specifies the remote system to connect to.

    /U           username    Specifies the user context under
                             which the command should execute.

    /P           password    Specifies the password for the given
                             user context.

    /FO          format      Specifies the output format to be 
                             displayed. Valid values: TABLE, LIST, CSV.

    /NH                      Specifies that the column header should not
                             be displayed in the output.
                             Valid only for TABLE and CSV formats.

    /V                       Specifies additional output to be 
                             displayed.

    /?                       Displays this help/usage.

Examples:
    SCHTASKS /Query 
    SCHTASKS /Query /? 
    SCHTASKS /Query /S system /U user /P password
    SCHTASKS /Query /FO LIST /V /S system /U user /P password
    SCHTASKS /Query /FO TABLE /NH /V

Here are examples of using the `SCHTASKS /Query` command to query information about scheduled tasks: Example 1: View all scheduled tasks on the local computer:

SCHTASKS /Query /FO LIST /V

This command outputs a list of all scheduled tasks on the local computer, including detailed information (`/V`) and in list format (`/FO LIST`). Example 2: View all scheduled tasks on a remote computer:

SCHTASKS /Query /S "RemoteComputer" /U "AdminUser" /P "AdminPassword" /FO TABLE

This displays a table with information about all scheduled tasks on the remote computer "RemoteComputer" using the specified credentials (`/U` and `/P`). Example 3: Retrieve information about a specific scheduled task:

SCHTASKS /Query /TN "MyTask" /V

This command prints detailed information about the scheduled task named MyTask on the local computer. Example 4: Retrieve information about a specific scheduled task on a remote computer:

SCHTASKS /Query /S "RemoteComputer" /U "AdminUser" /P "AdminPassword" /TN "MyTask" /V

This displays detailed information about the scheduled task named "MyTask" on the remote computer "RemoteComputer" using the specified credentials. Hints: - The `/U` and `/P` parameters are used to specify the credentials for running on a remote computer. - The `/S` parameter is used to specify the remote computer. Replace "RemoteComputer" with the actual name or IP address of the remote computer. - The `/TN` parameter is used to specify the task path or task name. Replace "MyTask" with the actual name or path of your scheduled task. - The `/FO` parameter is used to specify the format of the output. The examples use LIST and TABLE, but there are also options such as TABLE, CSV, and others. Use `/FO ?` for a list of available formats. These examples are intended to give you an idea of ??how the `SCHTASKS /Query` command can be used in different scenarios. Depending on your specific requirements, the parameters may vary. Use `SCHTASKS/?` for a complete list of options and parameters. Note that obtaining information about scheduled tasks does not affect their execution.

There are a few important points to note when using `SCHTASKS /Query`: 1. Redirection and Output: If you redirect the information to a file, make sure you save the file in the correct format to ensure readability. 2. Admin Privileges: Querying scheduled tasks requires administrator privileges. Make sure you open Command Prompt as an administrator. 3. Documentation: Document the results of your queries to keep a clear overview of the configuration of scheduled tasks. 4. Security Guidelines: Pay attention to who has access to the `SCHTASKS /Query` command to ensure that sensitive information cannot be improperly obtained. 5. Remote Query: When querying scheduled tasks on a remote computer (`/S`, `/U`, `/P`), ensure that you have the correct credentials and required permissions have. 6. Specify Format: Consider the format in which you would like to receive the information (`/FO`). The available formats include LIST, TABLE, CSV, and others. Use `/FO ?` for a list of available formats. 7. Selective Query: To query a specific scheduled task, use the `/TN` parameter followed by the name or path of the task. 8. Consider Time Zones: When querying scheduled tasks that run in different time zones, note that the times may appear in that time zone. 9. Check Logging: Check the logs of your scheduled tasks after querying to ensure that the information is correct and there are no errors or unexpected problems. 10. Scheduled Task Permissions: Make sure that the user executing `SCHTASKS /Query` has the required permissions for the scheduled task. In particular, if you are querying scheduled tasks on a remote computer (`/S`, `/U`, `/P`), you need the appropriate permissions. By paying attention to these points, you can ensure that querying scheduled tasks runs smoothly and provides accurate information.