You can start the Task Scheduler MMC snap-in by using a single command from the command line or by using the Windows interface. Task Scheduler can also be started by double-clicking the Taskschd.msc file in the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder.
To Run Task Scheduler using the Windows interface
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Click the Start button.
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Click Control Panel.
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Click System and Maintenance.
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Click Administrative Tools.
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Double-click Task Scheduler.
To Run Task Scheduler from the Command Line
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Open a command prompt. To open a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
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At the command prompt, type Taskschd.msc.
The Schtasks.exe command line tool enables a user to complete many of the same operations that they can complete using the Task Scheduler MMC snap-in. This tool enables a user to create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks on a local or remote computer. This tool is located in the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32 folder. Type Schtasks.exe /? from a command prompt window to view the help for the tool.