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More info?)
Thanks for the suggestion. I already found this article and the protected
storage serves is already started. This and most of the article I have found
are about Win2000. I am having this problem with Win XP. I still need help.
Thanks.
"David Candy" wrote:
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> Error Message 0x80090016 or 0x8009000f When Trying to Schedule a TaskPSS ID Number: 246183
> Article Last Modified on 10/10/2002
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> The information in this article applies to:
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> Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
> Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
> Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
> Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
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> This article was previously published under Q246183
> SYMPTOMS
> When you attempt to schedule a task using the Scheduled Task tool in Control Panel, you may receive either of the following error messages:
> The new task has been created, but may not run because the account information could not be set. The specific error is:
> 0x80090016: Keyset does not exist.
> The new task has been created, but may not run because the account information could not be set. The specific error is:
> 0x8009000f: Object already exists.
> CAUSE
> This behavior occurs because the Protected Storage service is not started or running on the Windows 2000-based computer.
> RESOLUTION
> To resolve this issue, start the Protected Storage service using either of the following methods:
> Use the Compmgmt.msc snap-in.
> Type the following command at a command prompt:
> net start "protected storage"
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> NOTE: If the Crypto subsystem has become corrupt it may be necessary to backup the following key, delete it, and then reboot your computer:
> HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers\Type 001
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> "spelunker76" <spelunker76@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:96089306-6A67-47F9-953F-141615C7DF62@microsoft.com...
> >I am running Win XP Home Edition - Service Pack 2. Something happened to my
> > computer such that the Task Scheduler will not run scheduled tasks. I get the
> > error shown in the subject. I am running Norton Anti Virus 2005 with the
> > latest definitions with no detected viruses. I have scanned the internet and
> > Microsoft support for help and still can't get tasks to work. I have tired
> > all the suggestions and have also run regedit multiple times with no help.
> > Scheduled tasks from Norton Anti Virus, TV schedulers, etc all add tasks but
> > none of them will run.
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> > I'm not sure what else to try. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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