Cscript from task scheduler

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I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the .vbs in
the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup program, the
progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new task
and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see two
important differences:
1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress of the
backup.
2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems the
task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log file.
I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call any
batch file, I need call the vbs.
Thanks a lot
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler


"Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
>call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
>Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the .vbs
>in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup program,
>the progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new
> task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see two
> important differences:
> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
> background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress of
> the backup.
> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems the
> task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log file.
> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call any
> batch file, I need call the vbs.
> Thanks a lot
>

Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
disk for backup*.log files?
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler

1.- This is the script

dim WshShell
Dim cadena
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\a\copia.bks"" /n
""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /d ""Conjunto creado el
19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""
/v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total "" /l:f /f
""c:\a\copia.bkf"""
WshShell.Run cadena, 1, true
set WshShell = Nothing

2.- I look for the log where the ntbackup program writes the log files:
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Configuración local\Datos de
programa\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data

Am I right??? Thanks...


"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
news:eVlbeUDxIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
> news:uPRpD3CxIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
>>call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
>>Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the .vbs
>>in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup program,
>>the progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
>> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new
>> task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see
>> two important differences:
>> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
>> background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress of
>> the backup.
>> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems the
>> task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log file.
>> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call any
>> batch file, I need call the vbs.
>> Thanks a lot
>>
>
> Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
> What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
> disk for backup*.log files?
>
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler

I ran the following script, which is almost identical to your
own script:
dim WshShell
Dim cadena
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\test.bks""" _
& " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
& " /d ""Conjunto creado el 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
& " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
& " /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total """ _
& " /l:f /f ""c:\copia.bkf"""
WshShell.Run cadena, 1, True
Set WshShell = Nothing

It ran perfectly, both in the foreground and as a scheduled task.
If it does not run in your case then you may have a problem
with account permissions. Try to simplify the job by running
the following batch file instead:
@echo off
echo %date% %time% %UserName% >> c:\test.log
cscript //nologo c:\backup.vbs 1>> c:\test.log 2>>&1
echo %date% %time% end of job >> c:\test.log

When checking the log file, make sure to look for it in
the correct profile folder.


"Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
news:%23AOeVJOxIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 1.- This is the script
>
> dim WshShell
> Dim cadena
> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\a\copia.bks"" /n
> ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /d ""Conjunto creado el
> 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""
> /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total "" /l:f /f
> ""c:\a\copia.bkf"""
> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, true
> set WshShell = Nothing
>
> 2.- I look for the log where the ntbackup program writes the log files:
> C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Configuración local\Datos de
> programa\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data
>
> Am I right??? Thanks...
>
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
> news:eVlbeUDxIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uPRpD3CxIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
>>>call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
>>>Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the .vbs
>>>in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup program,
>>>the progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
>>> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new
>>> task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see
>>> two important differences:
>>> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
>>> background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress of
>>> the backup.
>>> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems
>>> the task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log
>>> file.
>>> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call
>>> any batch file, I need call the vbs.
>>> Thanks a lot
>>>
>>
>> Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
>> What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
>> disk for backup*.log files?
>>
>
>
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler

Hi, Pegasus... I can't understand it. I don't want use batch files because
certain complex calculations...
I'll try in the server, I was triynig it in a win xp client.... i don't
know... thanks..

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
news:%23NuWbgOxIHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I ran the following script, which is almost identical to your
> own script:
> dim WshShell
> Dim cadena
> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\test.bks""" _
> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /d ""Conjunto creado el 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total """ _
> & " /l:f /f ""c:\copia.bkf"""
> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, True
> Set WshShell = Nothing
>
> It ran perfectly, both in the foreground and as a scheduled task.
> If it does not run in your case then you may have a problem
> with account permissions. Try to simplify the job by running
> the following batch file instead:
> @echo off
> echo %date% %time% %UserName% >> c:\test.log
> cscript //nologo c:\backup.vbs 1>> c:\test.log 2>>&1
> echo %date% %time% end of job >> c:\test.log
>
> When checking the log file, make sure to look for it in
> the correct profile folder.
>
>
> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23AOeVJOxIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> 1.- This is the script
>>
>> dim WshShell
>> Dim cadena
>> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
>> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\a\copia.bks"" /n
>> ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /d ""Conjunto creado el
>> 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""
>> /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total "" /l:f /f
>> ""c:\a\copia.bkf"""
>> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, true
>> set WshShell = Nothing
>>
>> 2.- I look for the log where the ntbackup program writes the log files:
>> C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Configuración local\Datos de
>> programa\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data
>>
>> Am I right??? Thanks...
>>
>>
>> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
>> news:eVlbeUDxIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uPRpD3CxIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
>>>>call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
>>>>Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the
>>>>.vbs in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup
>>>>program, the progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
>>>> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new
>>>> task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see
>>>> two important differences:
>>>> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
>>>> background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress
>>>> of the backup.
>>>> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems
>>>> the task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log
>>>> file.
>>>> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call
>>>> any batch file, I need call the vbs.
>>>> Thanks a lot
>>>>
>>>
>>> Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
>>> What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
>>> disk for backup*.log files?
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler

The batch file I recommended is purely for debugging. After
you have identified your problem, you no longer need the
batch file.


"Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
news:%23jQSN8OxIHA.5996@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi, Pegasus... I can't understand it. I don't want use batch files because
> certain complex calculations...
> I'll try in the server, I was triynig it in a win xp client.... i don't
> know... thanks..
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
> news:%23NuWbgOxIHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>I ran the following script, which is almost identical to your
>> own script:
>> dim WshShell
>> Dim cadena
>> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
>> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\test.bks""" _
>> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
>> & " /d ""Conjunto creado el 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
>> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
>> & " /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total """ _
>> & " /l:f /f ""c:\copia.bkf"""
>> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, True
>> Set WshShell = Nothing
>>
>> It ran perfectly, both in the foreground and as a scheduled task.
>> If it does not run in your case then you may have a problem
>> with account permissions. Try to simplify the job by running
>> the following batch file instead:
>> @echo off
>> echo %date% %time% %UserName% >> c:\test.log
>> cscript //nologo c:\backup.vbs 1>> c:\test.log 2>>&1
>> echo %date% %time% end of job >> c:\test.log
>>
>> When checking the log file, make sure to look for it in
>> the correct profile folder.
>>
>>
>> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23AOeVJOxIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> 1.- This is the script
>>>
>>> dim WshShell
>>> Dim cadena
>>> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
>>> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\a\copia.bks"" /n
>>> ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /d ""Conjunto creado el
>>> 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""
>>> /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total "" /l:f /f
>>> ""c:\a\copia.bkf"""
>>> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, true
>>> set WshShell = Nothing
>>>
>>> 2.- I look for the log where the ntbackup program writes the log files:
>>> C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Configuración local\Datos de
>>> programa\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data
>>>
>>> Am I right??? Thanks...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
>>> news:eVlbeUDxIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uPRpD3CxIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and
>>>>>then call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the
>>>>>Start / Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I
>>>>>doubleclic the .vbs in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of
>>>>>the ntbackup program, the progress of the backup and when it ends the
>>>>>windows close.
>>>>> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a
>>>>> new task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can
>>>>> see two important differences:
>>>>> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens
>>>>> in background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the
>>>>> progress of the backup.
>>>>> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems
>>>>> the task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log
>>>>> file.
>>>>> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call
>>>>> any batch file, I need call the vbs.
>>>>> Thanks a lot
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
>>>> What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
>>>> disk for backup*.log files?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
Re: Cscript from task scheduler

> When checking the log file, make sure to look for it in
> the correct profile folder.

Yesssss..... pfuffffff... I was using another user for the task scheduler...
Thanks a lot...

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
news:%23NuWbgOxIHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I ran the following script, which is almost identical to your
> own script:
> dim WshShell
> Dim cadena
> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\test.bks""" _
> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /d ""Conjunto creado el 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""" _
> & " /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total """ _
> & " /l:f /f ""c:\copia.bkf"""
> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, True
> Set WshShell = Nothing
>
> It ran perfectly, both in the foreground and as a scheduled task.
> If it does not run in your case then you may have a problem
> with account permissions. Try to simplify the job by running
> the following batch file instead:
> @echo off
> echo %date% %time% %UserName% >> c:\test.log
> cscript //nologo c:\backup.vbs 1>> c:\test.log 2>>&1
> echo %date% %time% end of job >> c:\test.log
>
> When checking the log file, make sure to look for it in
> the correct profile folder.
>
>
> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23AOeVJOxIHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> 1.- This is the script
>>
>> dim WshShell
>> Dim cadena
>> Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
>> cadena = "%windir%\system32\ntbackup.exe backup ""@c:\a\copia.bks"" /n
>> ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /d ""Conjunto creado el
>> 19/01/2008 a las 11:47"" /n ""Total.bkf creado 19/01/2008 a las 11:47""
>> /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j ""Total "" /l:f /f
>> ""c:\a\copia.bkf"""
>> WshShell.Run cadena, 1, true
>> set WshShell = Nothing
>>
>> 2.- I look for the log where the ntbackup program writes the log files:
>> C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Configuración local\Datos de
>> programa\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data
>>
>> Am I right??? Thanks...
>>
>>
>> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> escribió en el mensaje
>> news:eVlbeUDxIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Juan García" <nl144049XXX@gmXXXail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uPRpD3CxIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>I have a vbscript file (backup.vbs) that does some calculations and then
>>>>call the ntbackup program with parameters. If I execute in the Start /
>>>>Execute box the command "cscript backup.vbs" (or if I doubleclic the
>>>>.vbs in the windows explorer) I can see the interface of the ntbackup
>>>>program, the progress of the backup and when it ends the windows close.
>>>> I would like to execute the script from the task scheduler. I add a new
>>>> task and I write in the execute box "cscript backup.vbs" and I can see
>>>> two important differences:
>>>> 1.- The backup is completed and the bkf file created, but it happens in
>>>> background. How can I see the ntbackup interface? I need the progress
>>>> of the backup.
>>>> 2.- More important. The backup process doesn´t log any file. It seems
>>>> the task doesn't work but the problem is than doesn't create the log
>>>> file.
>>>> I want the scheduler runs like the first method and I don't want call
>>>> any batch file, I need call the vbs.
>>>> Thanks a lot
>>>>
>>>
>>> Let's have a look at your VB Script file.
>>> What makes you think there is no log file? Did you scan your
>>> disk for backup*.log files?
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
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