I've set up a script to run through Task Scheduler, but despite updating the script, it keeps executing an old version. I made a small typo in the output that keeps showing up even though I checked and saved the script correctly. I've tried restarting my server and everything seems fine, but it's been over a week and this typo just won't go away. Has anyone else experienced this issue? What can I do?
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Are you sure you're updating the right file? Task Scheduler is straightforward: it simply runs the task at the scheduled time without caching any files. Just verify that everything's correct. It sounds simple, but it’s a common mistake!
To troubleshoot further: 1) Where is the script located? 2) Can you share your command line for running it? 3) Use `get-content` to confirm the script versions match. 4) Copy the task command line into Notepad to check for discrepancies. It's worth noting that there could be weird things happening if you're on a virtual environment—check registry virtualization and local app data for any hidden issues.
It sounds like you're not seeing the most current version of your script due to some mix-up. Here are a few possibilities: 1) You might be looking at old log files instead of the script output. 2) Double-check that the Task Scheduler is pointing to the right file, as you could be updating a different script. 3) There's a chance you might not have saved the changes correctly. 4) Finally, it’s possible there are other issues in the script aside from that typo.
I've encountered this before! While it might seem like a caching issue, it really isn’t. I can’t remember the exact fix, but it may relate to how the task is set up rather than the script itself. Try running the script on a different device or without using Task Scheduler to see if the problem persists.
I tested it on another device, and it works fine when run manually. The issue seems to be isolated to Task Scheduler. I'm seriously considering deleting the task and setting it up again from scratch.