powershell script works in run.exe but doesn't work as scheduled task

Question

I scheduled this task below and when I click run in Task Scheduler it doesn't throw any errors but the script doesn't execute: Program:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -Command "& S:\Scripts\Download-USPTO-Forms.ps1 -destinationFolder 'S:\Scripts\USPTO Forms'"

When I open Run.exe and run this cmd then the Powershell window opens and the script executes:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -Command "& S:\Scripts\Download-USPTO-Forms.ps1 -destinationFolder 'S:\Scripts\USPTO Forms'"

Why is that? Any ideas? The task seems to be scheduled correctly.

Answer 1

Why are you using the call operator?

powershell -File "S:\Scripts\Download-USPTO-Forms.ps1" -destinationFolder "S:\Scripts\USPTO Forms"

Furthermore, ensure the task has properly mapped drives and permissions.