Scheduled PowerShell Task Not Renaming File

Prerna Lade
Kilo Contributor

Hi everyone,

 

I have a PowerShell script scheduled to run via **Task Scheduler**. Its job is simple:

It renames (or copies) the latest file from the following folder using a standard name:

 

```

C:\Program Files\ServiceNow Midserver Common\Oracle\All Oracle databases end of support\

```

 

The script runs perfectly when I execute it manually, but when triggered by Task Scheduler:
 It fails with this message:

  **“Administrator has refused the request ”**

  “Launch request ignored, instance already running”

 

 

What the script does:

* Gets the latest modified file in the folder

* Copies/renames it with a fixed name (`All Oracle databases end of support - SN.xls`)

 

Task Scheduler Configuration:

 

Trigger: Daily at a fixed time

“Run with highest privileges”: Not enabled

“Run whether user is logged on or not”: Enabled

 

Other PowerShell-based tasks are working fine
 I suspect the issue is related to permissions or folder location

I’d prefer not to enable “Run with highest privileges” unless necessary

 

 

Any insights or best practices would be appreciated. Thanks!

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