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Not able to send automated mails by task scheduler and python

I use a python script to send mails. The script runs a VBA macro.

I'm scheduling the python script to run at a particular time.

Configuration

My trust settings in Outlook has all macros enabled. I'm running the task with highest priority too.

Problem

I am able to send mails if I run the script manually. However, when I try to run it via Windows Task Scheduler, mails are not being sent.

Solution

  • Try a different scheduler and see if this works.

    For example Splinterware system scheduler.

    Trying a different scheduler can help you figure out if the problem is

    • a setting in the scheduler (like not having the password entered)
    • or in your Python script (which would affect all schedulers)