Without a doubt it is an annoying error that we will find as soon as we start and that we may not know what it may be due to. Before you panic or call for service, it is a good idea to try some actions that can help us solve the problem.
What is the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll File
TaskSchedulerHelper.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file developed by Auslogics, also known as Task Scheduler. It is associated with essential Windows system files, as it contains a set of procedures and driver functions that Windows is responsible for applying, being an essential component for the proper functioning of the operating system.
The job of the Task Scheduler is to create and manage common tasks that our computer will carry out at startup. These tasks are specific to a program and are stored in various folders in the Task Scheduler library. The error stating that The TaskSchedulerHelper.dll file is missing or not found It can be due to various reasons such as some Task Scheduler entries have been inserted incorrectly, or due to a faulty system update or certain drivers, that the file is infected by a virus, that it is damaged, etc.
The most frequent error messages that we can find are:
- The program cannot start because TaskSchedulerHelper.dll is missing from the computer.
- There was a problem launching TaskSchedulerHelper.dll. The specified module was not found
- Error loading TaskSchedulerHelper.dll. The specified module was not found.
- Code execution cannot continue because TaskSchedulerHelper.dll was not found.
- Application failed to start because TaskSchedulerHelper.dll was not found
- TaskSchedulerHelper.dll is not designed to run on Windows or contains an error.
Whatever the reason and the error message, we will see some actions we can take to fix this annoying error.
Confirm that Task Scheduler is running
The task scheduler is a system application that is responsible for creating and managing common tasks that our computer will carry out when it is started. These tasks are specific to a program and are stored in various folders in the Task Scheduler library. For this reason, it is important to make sure that the Task Scheduler is working correctly.
To do this, we are going to launch the Run command by pressing the keyboard shortcut “Windows + R” and we will type “Services.msc”. Next, we press Enter or the OK button. Once the Services application appears, we must scroll to check if the Task Scheduler entry is running correctly. Once located, in the column “Status” it should appear as “In action”. If this happens, the Task Scheduler is confirmed to be running correctly.
If this is not the case, we must run a system scan from the command line. To do this, in the search box of the Start menu we write “cmd”, the result will be the Command Prompt that we must run as administrator. Once here we will write the following command and press Enter.
sfc / scannow
Fixing system errors should restart Task Scheduler to get it working properly again.
Fix TaskSchedulerHelper.dll file missing error
If when we start Windows we get an error message indicating that the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll file is missing or not found, we can carry out a series of actions that will help us to solve it.
Download and use the Autoruns file from the Microsoft website
From the Microsoft official website We are going to download the Autoruns file, which provides a comprehensive and comprehensive overview of various Windows services. Once the zip file is downloaded, we unzip it and run (Autoruns.exe or Autoruns64.exe) to help us repair the automatic startup utilities. Subsequently, click on the tab “Scheduled Tasks” that we find at the top of the screen. Once selected, we must locate the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll Not Found tab, and uncheck it. Once this is done, we reboot and the error should disappear.
Scans the PC for viruses or malware
There are occasions where the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll error can be caused by infection by malware capable of damaging the DLL files and replacing them with malicious ones. Therefore, we must scan our PC in search of possible malware and eliminate them as soon as possible. For this we can use the Windows Defender app which is included by default in the Microsoft operating system. We can access it by pressing the Windows + I keyboard shortcut and clicking on Update and security. In the new screen, click on the left column on Windows Security and then on the “Open Windows Security” button.
Delete corrupted files from Task Scheduler
So that the annoying TaskSchedulerHelper.dll error does not appear again, we can do it by permanently deleting the folder where the DLL originated from the Task Scheduler. For this we must write task scheduler, inside the search box next to the Start menu and run it in administrator mode. Once opened we must select the folder where the error originated and delete it, to permanently delete the files, after which we restart the system to verify that the error disappears.
Restore the operating system
System restore can be a very useful solution when we want to get rid of the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll error. With the System Restore function, we can restore Windows to the date where the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll file was not damaged, which cancels subsequent changes made to the system.
To do this, we are going to press the keyboard shortcut “Windows + R” to launch the “Run” command. Later we write «Rstrui» and press Enter or the Accept button, which it will open the system recovery utility. In it we choose the option «Choose another restore point» and click on «Next». Finally, we choose a date to restore Windows 10, taking into account that it is a date before the appearance of the TaskSchedulerHelper.dll error message. All that remains is to click on «Next» and «Finish» to confirm that the system restore point is carried out.
