The value in the Next Run Time field in Task Scheduler is incorrect in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008

In Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008, you create a scheduled task that has repetition settings. When you examine the next run time of the scheduled task, the value of Next Run Time field may be incorrect.

For example, you create a daily scheduled task as follows:

• The task starts at 7:00 A.M. and has a 1-hour repetition interval.
• The repetition duration of the task is set to 3 hours.

In this example, the task is expected to be triggered to start at 7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.

However, after 10:00 A.M., you notice that the value in the Next Run Time field in Task Scheduler is incorrect. This problem occurs even though correct information appears in the Trigger field in Task Scheduler. In this example, the correct value of the Next Run Time field is 7:00 A.M. the next day.

The issue also occurs if you export the scheduled task and then import the task to another Windows Vista-based computer.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, x86-based versions

Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based versions

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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