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How to Export Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

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Richard

Apr 14, 2024 Updated Apr 3, 2026 3 min read

You export scheduled tasks in Windows 11 to create a backup or share your automation configurations.

Scheduled tasks are background processes that Windows initiates automatically based on predefined schedules or system events, such as running backups or launching applications.

This process allows you to save a complete list of your configured automated actions, including their triggers and actions, to an XML file. For instance, you can export tasks created with Task Scheduler on Windows 11.22H2.

Why Export Your Scheduled Tasks?

Learning how to export all scheduled tasks on Windows can be helpful in a number of ways. For instance, it can help you create a backup of all your scheduled tasks, which you can restore later if needed. It can also help you transfer your scheduled tasks to another computer or share them with others.

Additionally, exporting all scheduled tasks can help you troubleshoot any issues related to them. By examining the exported file, you can identify any errors or conflicts that may be preventing your tasks from running as expected.

Export All Scheduled Tasks on Windows

As mentioned above, users can export all scheduled tasks on their Windows machine to help them troubleshoot or identify issues.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open Windows Terminal and select Windows PowerShell.
Then, run the command below to export all scheduled tasks on your Windows machine.
Get-ScheduledTask | Out-GridView
Or export the list into a text file in your Downloads folder by running the command below.
Get-ScheduledTask | Format-Table -AutoSize | Out-File "$Env:userprofile\Downloads\WindowsSchduledTasks.txt"
Export Only Disabled Scheduled Tasks

If you want to export only the scheduled tasks that are disabled, run the command below.

⬛PowerShell

Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Disabled' | Out-GridView

Or export the list into a text file in your Downloads folder by running the command below.

⬛PowerShell

Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Disabled' | Format-Table -AutoSize | Out-File "$Env:userprofile\Downloads\DisabledWindowsSchduledTasks.txt"

Export Only Enabled Scheduled Tasks

If you want to export only the scheduled tasks that are enabled, run the command below.

⬛PowerShell

Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Ready' | Out-GridView

Or export the list into a text file in your Downloads folder by running the command below.

⬛PowerShell

Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Ready' | Format-Table -AutoSize | Out-File "$Env:userprofile\Downloads\EnabledWindowsSchduledTasks.txt"

That should do it!

Summary

Exporting scheduled tasks on Windows is a simple way to back up your tasks, share them with others, or move them to another computer. You can export all tasks, or just the ones that are disabled or enabled. Using PowerShell commands, you can view the tasks on your screen or save them to a text file. This method helps you examine your tasks for any errors or problems that might stop them from working correctly. Learning how to export scheduled tasks improves how you maintain and manage your Windows system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I export scheduled tasks in Windows 11?

To export scheduled tasks in Windows 11, open Windows Terminal and select Windows PowerShell. You can use the command 'Get-ScheduledTask | Out-File "$Env:userprofileDownloadsWindowsScheduledTasks.txt"' to save the list to a text file.

Can I export only disabled scheduled tasks in Windows 11?

Yes, you can export only disabled scheduled tasks by using the command 'Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Disabled' | Out-File "$Env:userprofileDownloadsDisabledWindowsScheduledTasks.txt"'. This will save the list of disabled tasks to a text file.

Is it possible to export only enabled scheduled tasks in Windows 11?

Absolutely! To export only enabled scheduled tasks, run the command 'Get-ScheduledTask | where state -eq 'Ready' | Out-File "$Env:userprofileDownloadsEnabledWindowsScheduledTasks.txt"'. This will create a text file with only the enabled tasks.

Why would I want to export scheduled tasks in Windows 11?

Exporting scheduled tasks can help you create backups, transfer tasks to another computer, or troubleshoot issues. By examining the exported file, you can identify errors or conflicts affecting task performance.

What format will the exported scheduled tasks be in?

The exported scheduled tasks will be in a text file format, specifically a .txt file. You can open this file with any text editor to view the list of scheduled tasks.

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