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How to List Windows Automatic Maintenance Tasks in Windows 11

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The article provides a guide to Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM), a feature on Windows 11 that performs various background tasks at a default time of 2 AM. Microsoft recommends keeping WAM enabled for tasks like updating the OS and apps, checking security, and scanning for malware. The article also outlines steps to list all WAM…

This article explains how to list all your device’s Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) tasks in Windows 11.

Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) is a feature that combines various background tasks and performs them all at once at a scheduled time, usually 2 AM by default.

WAM is enabled by default, and Microsoft recommends that it remain that way. Maintenance includes keeping the Windows operating system (OS) and applications up-to-date, checking security, and running scans for malware.

This setting can be configured in the Control Panel under System and Security > Security and Maintenance > Automatic Maintenance.

It is recommended that your Windows device run these tasks daily at the default time (2 AM). Howerver, if your device isn’t available during that time, you can schedule a different time for the tasks to run.

List all Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) tasks for your device

As mentioned above, Windows has built-in automatic maintenance tasks that must run daily. These include keeping the Windows operating system (OS) and applications up-to-date, checking security, and running scans for malware.

If you want to find or list all the tasks, use the steps below.

First, open the Windows Terminal app.

Then copy and paste the command below and press the Enter key.

Get-ScheduledTask | ? {$_.Settings.MaintenanceSettings} | Out-GridView

A pop-up window will open with a list of all your device’s Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) tasks.

List all automatic maintenance tasks in Windows 11

You can write the tasks list into a text file (WAM.txt) on your desktop.

Get-ScheduledTask | ? {$_.Settings.MaintenanceSettings} | Format-Table -AutoSize | Out-file -FilePath "$Env:userprofile\Desktop\WAM.txt"

That should do it!

Reference:

Microsoft Learn

Conclusion:

  • Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) is a crucial feature that combines various background tasks and ensures the smooth operation of your Windows 11 device.
  • The tasks include keeping the operating system and applications up-to-date, monitoring security, and running scans for malware.
  • Following the steps, you can easily list and view your device’s automatic maintenance tasks.
  • It’s recommended to leave WAM enabled and configure it to run daily at the default time (2 AM), unless your device isn’t available during that period.
  • Please utilize the comments section below the post for further details or to contribute to the discussion.
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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.

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    […] Scheduled tasks are automated tasks that run at specified times or when certain events occur in Windows. These tasks can include launching programs, running scripts, backing up files, or performing system maintenance. […]

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