🧾 Steps to Schedule a Batch File in Windows Task Scheduler

Step 1: Create Your Batch File

1. Open Notepad.

2. Type your batch commands, for example:

   @echo off
   echo Running monthly maintenance...
   :: Add your commands here
   pause
   

3. Save the file as monthly_task.bat (example name).
   📁 Save it in a folder like: C:\Scripts\monthly_task.bat

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Step 2: Open Task Scheduler

1. Press Windows + R → type taskschd.msc → press Enter.

2. The Task Scheduler window will open.

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Step 3: Create a Basic Task

1. Click “Create Basic Task…” on the right side.

2. Enter a name (e.g., “Run Monthly Batch File”).

3. Click Next.

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Step 4: Set the Trigger (Schedule)

1. Select “Monthly” → click Next.

2. Under Months, select All months.

3. Under Days, enter 1 (this means 1st day of each month).

4. Set the Start time (e.g., 10:00 AM).

5. Click Next.

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Step 5: Set the Action

1. Select “Start a program” → click Next.

2. In the Program/script field, click Browse.

3. Locate and select your .bat file (C:\Scripts\monthly_task.bat).

4. Click Next.

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Step 6: Finish the Setup

1. Review the summary page.

2. Click Finish.

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Step 7: (Optional) Run as Administrator

If your batch file needs admin permissions:

1. Right-click the created task → choose Properties.

2. In the General tab, check “Run with highest privileges.”

3. Click OK.

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Step 8: Test the Task

1. Right-click your task → click Run.

2. Confirm your batch file executes properly.

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✅ Result:
Your batch file will now automatically run on the 1st of every month at the time you set.