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TI2010_WIN7(German): Planned task no Option to start incremental backup at system shutdown.

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When creating a planned task and choose for backup the "Event" option, there is no option to start the backup at "system shutdown" like in earlier TI versions. Only at "system start" and some other options not interesting for me. Why does the shutdown option not exist anymore???

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Hello Klaus,

Thank you for posting your question, I will be happy to help. 
The Winlogon service of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7 is much different from the one of previous Windows operating systems. The scheduled tasks associated with Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, or Windows 7 have been disabled in GUI.

You can use the Pre/Post commands option of Acronis True Image to work around the problem:

- Run the Schedule Task wizard;

- At the Set Backup Options step choose Set the options manually;

- Click Pre/Post commands;

- Choose the Use commands option;

- Hit the Edit button next to the After the backup process field;

- Put in the Post command as specified below:

Command: shutdown 
Working directory: C:\Windows\System32\ 
Arguments: -s

    This command will automatically shut down the computer after the completion of backup process.

    Please note that the Validate backup archive upon operation completion option cannot be used with this workaround. The post command is executed right after backup completion, not after the validation procedure.

    If the provided information is not clear or if you have any other question do not hesitate to post them and we will be glad to answer.
    Thank you.