You can use the Create Basic Task Wizard in Task Scheduler to schedule a program or task to run automatically triggered by Time or Event in Windows 11/10.

One of those is the Task Scheduler, a built-in utility enabling you to automate a multitude of tasks with no additional software required.

On Windows 10, you can automate tasks with the Task Scheduler, and in this guide, I'll show you the steps to create basic and advanced tasks on your device.

With Task Scheduler, you can automate everything from daily cleanups to launching your favorite apps at startup. It’s built into Windows and easier to use than you might think.

To launch Task Scheduler in Windows 8.1, open the Charms bar by tapping Windows Logo Key + C. Use the search function to look for Schedule tasks and select that option.

You can set tasks for one shot, daily, or weekly launches. If you're new to the idea of using a task scheduler, check out Adam's previous guide to getting the most from Windows Scheduled Tasks.