Task Scheduler issue: “The task requires that the user account specified has log on as batch job rights…”

That’s a common Windows Task Scheduler issue — it means the account you selected to run the task doesn’t have permission to “Log on as a batch job.”

Here’s how to fix it step-by-step 👇

Fix via Local Security Policy (for single machine)

🪜 Steps:

1. Double-click it → Add User or Group…

1. Enter the account name you’re using in Task Scheduler.
2. Click OK, then Apply.

✅ Now that account can run scheduled tasks.