How to identify task number

Hi, in my task manager I sometimes see such a task:

taskeng.exe Task Scheduler Engine taskeng.exe {long string of letters/numbers}

I’ve tried looking through my Task Scheduler to identify what that character string is, but I can’t find it, as there’s no “find/search” feature in the task scheduler.

Does anyone know how I could identity a task in the Scheduler?

Thank you!

Have you tried a Google search ???

Just two ways to start to understand the task scheduler.

http://www.7tutorials.com/first-steps-working-task-scheduler

http://tinyurl.com/pyefr2q

Some basic reading: http://www.windowshelp.net/windows-processes/taskeng.exe.aspx
Read here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff382713.aspx

polonus

Of course, I did that prior to posting this question, and all I got there is how to use the Task Scheduler, just as I got below:

Thanks guys for your assistance, but I already know how to use the Scheduler, and as indicated above, I looked through all the folder but haven’t found the long stringed task I saw in the Task Manager, which is why I’m asking if anyone knows a way to search for a unidentified task.

Hi ehmen,

Did you try to use this fine program to identify unknown task number, autoruns? See: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

polonus

Is it more comprehensive than WinPatrol?

Thanks.

Entirely different programs with totally different purposes.

And the Sysinternal tools are free while WinPatrol is not.

Sorry Eddy but there is a free version of WinPatrol. :slight_smile:

Haven’t seen it on the Winpatrol website.
Could ofcourse be that I have overlooked it though.

Doesn’t WinPatrol also show you the startup tasks and processes?

Yes it does but that’s not it’s primary function. There’s a lot of security related technology included in WinPatrol.

So what does Autoruns have that WinPatrol doesn’t?

Thanks.

Hi ehmen,

Answer to that question here: http://www.7tutorials.com/whats-best-startup-manager-windows
Just type Autoruns vs Winpatrol in Google and you get the answers via that search query :slight_smile:
Autoruns was a tool that was used to accompany HJT, now it can be used alongside modern tools
A lot of experts have Autoruns as a favorite, I use it next to Freefixer.
Re: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-startup-manager.htm

polonus

This is just the free version of WinPatrol:

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432124192508-66706.png

http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html

The Plus version adds the following

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432124365023-4818.png

If you’re interested in WinPatrol Plus, see the following to save money:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1195303#msg1195303

2 files downloaded, Autoruns.exe and autorunsc.exe, what’s the difference between them?

Also would you be concerned with this scan results?
https://www.metascan-online.com/en/scanresult/file/31d6a89a73c74dfb919aa97fe310f287

Hi ehmen,

Yes I would and that is because you downloaded it from a download site that is bundling it with junk - PUP - crap - adware or what will you call it, at least unwanted.
These programs should be downloaded from sites that are known to provide clean downloads like: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/autoruns/
It is a pity that sites offering non-bundled downloads are getting rare, there almost is not a program any longer that is free (as in free beer). When downloading unchecky is your best companion.

polonus