Run a python script in virtual environment from windows task scheduler

Question

I\'m trying to set up a recurring Python task through windows task scheduler.

I have had success when I input the path to \'python.exe\' and provide the script\'s pa

Answer 1

This is more verbose but very easy to understand, and - I found the most important - much easier than using Windows Task Scheduler settings when you have lots of scripts. To create another you just copy the .bat file and change one line.

Save this as a .bat file and point to it under Actions > Start a Program > Program/Script:, with no arguments or "Start in" necessary.

set original_dir=%CD%
set venv_root_dir="C:\Python-Venvs\env-name"
cd %venv_root_dir%
call %venv_root_dir%\Scripts\activate.bat

python your_script.py  

call %venv_root_dir%\Scripts\deactivate.bat
cd %original_dir%
exit /B 1

For an installed command-line program, you can replace python your_script.py ... with ....

In addition it's simple to add another script on the following line, rather than attempting to parse sequential scripts into a one-liner for Task Scheduler.