JOB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .job
Primary Association Windows Task Scheduler Job File
File Type Binary
Used By Windows Task Scheduler
Developed By Microsoft Corporation
Function Stores scheduled tasks created by Task Scheduler
Location on Windows XP C:WINDOWSTasks
Location on Windows 7/8/10/11 C:WindowsSystem32Tasks
MIME Type application/x-msjob
Can be Opened With Windows Task Scheduler, Certain Text Editors
Structure Contains triggers, actions, conditions, and settings for a task
Editable Indirectly via Task Scheduler GUI or directly with a hex editor
Backup Possibility Yes, through manual copy or task export features
Security Risk May contain harmful scripts if edited or created by malicious users
Compatibility Primarily Windows Operating Systems
Transferability Can be transferred between Windows computers
Encryption Support No, but can be placed in an encrypted container
Default Task Folder Location %SystemRoot%System32Tasks or %SystemRoot%Tasks
Scripting Support Tasks can execute scripts or programs
Automated Task Creation Possible via scripts or command-line tools like schtasks
Versioning Task Scheduler 1.0 (Windows XP/2003) and Task Scheduler 2.0 (Windows Vista and later)